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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,830.72, 1,429,838.64 and 593,706.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,830.72, 1,429,838.64 and 593,706.60 is: 890,929.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,830.72 : 1,429,838.64 = 593,706.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,830.72/1,429,838.64 = 593,706.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,830.72x = 1,429,838.64 × 593,706.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,830.72x = 848,904,637,503.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,904,637,503.02/952,830.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890,929.12

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