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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,587.50, 1,282,830.77 and 527,179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,587.50, 1,282,830.77 and 527,179.50 is: 727,507.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,587.50 : 1,282,830.77 = 527,179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,587.50/1,282,830.77 = 527,179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,587.50x = 1,282,830.77 × 527,179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,587.50x = 676,282,083,913.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,282,083,913.22/929,587.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,507.72

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