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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,170.60, 1,399,292.70 and 512,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,170.60, 1,399,292.70 and 512,266.60 is: 768,969.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,170.60 : 1,399,292.70 = 512,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,170.60/1,399,292.70 = 512,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,170.60x = 1,399,292.70 × 512,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,170.60x = 716,810,913,833.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,810,913,833.82/932,170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,969.66

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