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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,493, 1,282,700.34 and 527,085

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,493, 1,282,700.34 and 527,085 is: 727,377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,493 : 1,282,700.34 = 527,085 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,493/1,282,700.34 = 527,085/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,493x = 1,282,700.34 × 527,085
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,493x = 676,092,108,708.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,092,108,708.90/929,493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,377.30

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