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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,531.72, 1,286,895.74 and 550,583.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,531.72, 1,286,895.74 and 550,583.10 is: 759,805.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,531.72 : 1,286,895.74 = 550,583.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,531.72/1,286,895.74 = 550,583.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,531.72x = 1,286,895.74 × 550,583.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,531.72x = 708,543,043,153.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,543,043,153.08/932,531.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,805.84

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