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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,356.80, 1,286,186.58 and 588,618.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,356.80, 1,286,186.58 and 588,618.72 is: 811,999.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,356.80 : 1,286,186.58 = 588,618.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,356.80/1,286,186.58 = 588,618.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,356.80x = 1,286,186.58 × 588,618.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,356.80x = 757,073,498,400.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,073,498,400.78/932,356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,999.76

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