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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,332.16, 1,346,169 and 593,481.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,332.16, 1,346,169 and 593,481.84 is: 819,133.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,332.16 : 1,346,169 = 593,481.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,332.16/1,346,169 = 593,481.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,332.16x = 1,346,169 × 593,481.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,332.16x = 798,926,855,070.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,926,855,070.96/975,332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819,133.10

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