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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931,358, 1,285,275.72 and 528,950

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931,358, 1,285,275.72 and 528,950 is: 729,951.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931,358 : 1,285,275.72 = 528,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931,358/1,285,275.72 = 528,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931,358x = 1,285,275.72 × 528,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931,358x = 679,846,592,094
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,846,592,094/931,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,951.95

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