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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931,095, 1,284,912.45 and 528,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931,095, 1,284,912.45 and 528,687 is: 729,588.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931,095 : 1,284,912.45 = 528,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931,095/1,284,912.45 = 528,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931,095x = 1,284,912.45 × 528,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931,095x = 679,316,508,453.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,316,508,453.15/931,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,588.83

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