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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,238.88, 1,286,498.64 and 529,833.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,238.88, 1,286,498.64 and 529,833.76 is: 731,175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,238.88 : 1,286,498.64 = 529,833.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,238.88/1,286,498.64 = 529,833.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,238.88x = 1,286,498.64 × 529,833.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,238.88x = 681,630,411,666.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,630,411,666.09/932,238.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,175.70

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