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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,587, 1,282,830.08 and 527,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,587, 1,282,830.08 and 527,179 is: 727,507.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,587 : 1,282,830.08 = 527,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,587/1,282,830.08 = 527,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,587x = 1,282,830.08 × 527,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,587x = 676,281,078,744.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,281,078,744.32/929,587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,507.03

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