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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,599.77, 1,286,987.75 and 530,191.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,599.77, 1,286,987.75 and 530,191.77 is: 731,664.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,599.77 : 1,286,987.75 = 530,191.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,599.77/1,286,987.75 = 530,191.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,599.77x = 1,286,987.75 × 530,191.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,599.77x = 682,350,310,489.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,350,310,489.86/932,599.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,664.68

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