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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,593, 1,282,838.36 and 527,185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,593, 1,282,838.36 and 527,185 is: 727,515.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,593 : 1,282,838.36 = 527,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,593/1,282,838.36 = 527,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,593x = 1,282,838.36 × 527,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,593x = 676,293,140,816.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,293,140,816.60/929,593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,515.31

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