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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,571.24, 1,397,026.32 and 483,585.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,571.24, 1,397,026.32 and 483,585.60 is: 724,429.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,571.24 : 1,397,026.32 = 483,585.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,571.24/1,397,026.32 = 483,585.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,571.24x = 1,397,026.32 × 483,585.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,571.24x = 675,581,811,172.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,581,811,172.99/932,571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,429.17

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