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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,536.61, 1,429,204.80 and 593,008.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,536.61, 1,429,204.80 and 593,008.39 is: 889,761.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,536.61 : 1,429,204.80 = 593,008.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,536.61/1,429,204.80 = 593,008.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,536.61x = 1,429,204.80 × 593,008.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,536.61x = 847,530,441,438.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,530,441,438.56/952,536.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,761.54

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