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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,667.55, 1,282,887.31 and 521,731.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,667.55, 1,282,887.31 and 521,731.30 is: 719,958.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,667.55 : 1,282,887.31 = 521,731.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,667.55/1,282,887.31 = 521,731.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,667.55x = 1,282,887.31 × 521,731.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,667.55x = 669,322,463,999.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,322,463,999.80/929,667.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,958.94

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