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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,264.46, 1,286,517.78 and 529,856.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,264.46, 1,286,517.78 and 529,856.46 is: 731,197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,264.46 : 1,286,517.78 = 529,856.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,264.46/1,286,517.78 = 529,856.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,264.46x = 1,286,517.78 × 529,856.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,264.46x = 681,669,756,637.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,669,756,637.86/932,264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,197.84

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