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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,709.58, 1,287,197.89 and 565,218.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,709.58, 1,287,197.89 and 565,218.89 is: 780,037.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,709.58 : 1,287,197.89 = 565,218.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,709.58/1,287,197.89 = 565,218.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,709.58x = 1,287,197.89 × 565,218.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,709.58x = 727,548,559,770.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,548,559,770.05/932,709.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,037.62

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