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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,486.62, 1,423,245.78 and 593,683.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,486.62, 1,423,245.78 and 593,683.59 is: 889,910.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,486.62 : 1,423,245.78 = 593,683.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,486.62/1,423,245.78 = 593,683.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,486.62x = 1,423,245.78 × 593,683.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,486.62x = 844,957,664,122.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,957,664,122.75/949,486.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,910.03

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