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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,368.98, 1,286,203.41 and 588,630.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,368.98, 1,286,203.41 and 588,630.90 is: 812,016.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,368.98 : 1,286,203.41 = 588,630.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,368.98/1,286,203.41 = 588,630.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,368.98x = 1,286,203.41 × 588,630.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,368.98x = 757,099,070,811.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,099,070,811.37/932,368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,016.58

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