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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,688.81, 1,396,137.13 and 505,162.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,688.81, 1,396,137.13 and 505,162.77 is: 756,175.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,688.81 : 1,396,137.13 = 505,162.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,688.81/1,396,137.13 = 505,162.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,688.81x = 1,396,137.13 × 505,162.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,688.81x = 705,276,499,890.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,276,499,890.65/932,688.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,175.58

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