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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,694, 1,279,862.33 and 724,421.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,694, 1,279,862.33 and 724,421.36 is: 998,347.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,694 : 1,279,862.33 = 724,421.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,694/1,279,862.33 = 724,421.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,694x = 1,279,862.33 × 724,421.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,694x = 927,159,609,711.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,159,609,711.37/928,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998,347.80

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