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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,586.78, 1,286,853.99 and 588,292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,586.78, 1,286,853.99 and 588,292.20 is: 811,770.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,586.78 : 1,286,853.99 = 588,292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,586.78/1,286,853.99 = 588,292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,586.78x = 1,286,853.99 × 588,292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,586.78x = 757,046,164,855.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,046,164,855.88/932,586.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,770.21

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