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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,596.03, 1,286,982.57 and 530,188.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,596.03, 1,286,982.57 and 530,188.03 is: 731,659.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,596.03 : 1,286,982.57 = 530,188.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,596.03/1,286,982.57 = 530,188.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,596.03x = 1,286,982.57 × 530,188.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,596.03x = 682,342,757,029.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,342,757,029.57/932,596.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,659.51

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