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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,529.88, 1,286,776.24 and 588,235.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,529.88, 1,286,776.24 and 588,235.87 is: 811,692.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,529.88 : 1,286,776.24 = 588,235.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,529.88/1,286,776.24 = 588,235.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,529.88x = 1,286,776.24 × 588,235.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,529.88x = 756,927,941,031.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,927,941,031.73/932,529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,692.96

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