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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,434.59, 1,423,167.71 and 593,631.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,434.59, 1,423,167.71 and 593,631.56 is: 889,831.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,434.59 : 1,423,167.71 = 593,631.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,434.59/1,423,167.71 = 593,631.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,434.59x = 1,423,167.71 × 593,631.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,434.59x = 844,837,272,870.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,837,272,870.93/949,434.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,831.99

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