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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,033.54, 1,399,450 and 533,124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,033.54, 1,399,450 and 533,124.74 is: 800,487.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,033.54 : 1,399,450 = 533,124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,033.54/1,399,450 = 533,124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,033.54x = 1,399,450 × 533,124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,033.54x = 746,081,417,393
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,081,417,393/932,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,487.74

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