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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,595, 1,282,841.12 and 527,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,595, 1,282,841.12 and 527,187 is: 727,518.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,595 : 1,282,841.12 = 527,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,595/1,282,841.12 = 527,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,595x = 1,282,841.12 × 527,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,595x = 676,297,161,529.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,297,161,529.44/929,595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,518.07

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