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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,224.88, 1,286,479.32 and 529,819.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,224.88, 1,286,479.32 and 529,819.76 is: 731,156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,224.88 : 1,286,479.32 = 529,819.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,224.88/1,286,479.32 = 529,819.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,224.88x = 1,286,479.32 × 529,819.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,224.88x = 681,602,164,567.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,602,164,567.36/932,224.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,156.38

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