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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,437.84, 1,423,172.59 and 593,634.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,437.84, 1,423,172.59 and 593,634.81 is: 889,836.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,437.84 : 1,423,172.59 = 593,634.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,437.84/1,423,172.59 = 593,634.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,437.84x = 1,423,172.59 × 593,634.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,437.84x = 844,844,790,061.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,844,790,061.86/949,437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,836.86

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