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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930,985.52, 1,394,540.74 and 592,348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930,985.52, 1,394,540.74 and 592,348.72 is: 887,290.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930,985.52 : 1,394,540.74 = 592,348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930,985.52/1,394,540.74 = 592,348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930,985.52x = 1,394,540.74 × 592,348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930,985.52x = 826,054,425,813.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,054,425,813.21/930,985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887,290.30

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