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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,719.88, 1,287,037.71 and 588,425.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,719.88, 1,287,037.71 and 588,425.33 is: 811,953.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,719.88 : 1,287,037.71 = 588,425.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,719.88/1,287,037.71 = 588,425.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,719.88x = 1,287,037.71 × 588,425.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,719.88x = 757,325,592,446.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,325,592,446.79/932,719.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,953.95

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