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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,435.20, 1,286,723.20 and 550,584.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,435.20, 1,286,723.20 and 550,584.96 is: 759,785.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,435.20 : 1,286,723.20 = 550,584.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,435.20/1,286,723.20 = 550,584.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,435.20x = 1,286,723.20 × 550,584.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,435.20x = 708,450,441,603.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,450,441,603.07/932,435.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,785.17

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