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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,542.91, 1,286,795.05 and 588,249.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,542.91, 1,286,795.05 and 588,249.57 is: 811,712.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,542.91 : 1,286,795.05 = 588,249.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,542.91/1,286,795.05 = 588,249.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,542.91x = 1,286,795.05 × 588,249.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,542.91x = 756,956,633,370.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,956,633,370.01/932,542.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,712.39

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