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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,431.96, 1,423,163.79 and 593,628.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,431.96, 1,423,163.79 and 593,628.93 is: 889,828.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,431.96 : 1,423,163.79 = 593,628.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,431.96/1,423,163.79 = 593,628.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,431.96x = 1,423,163.79 × 593,628.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,431.96x = 844,831,197,872.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,831,197,872.45/949,431.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,828.06

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