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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,290, 1,428,835.50 and 592,761.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,290, 1,428,835.50 and 592,761.42 is: 889,391.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,290 : 1,428,835.50 = 592,761.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,290/1,428,835.50 = 592,761.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,290x = 1,428,835.50 × 592,761.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,290x = 846,958,559,926.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,958,559,926.41/952,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,391.42

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