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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,599.41, 1,286,987.23 and 530,191.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,599.41, 1,286,987.23 and 530,191.41 is: 731,664.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,599.41 : 1,286,987.23 = 530,191.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,599.41/1,286,987.23 = 530,191.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,599.41x = 1,286,987.23 × 530,191.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,599.41x = 682,349,569,962.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,349,569,962.23/932,599.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,664.17

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