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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,731.77, 1,396,855.57 and 532,158.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,731.77, 1,396,855.57 and 532,158.11 is: 796,957.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,731.77 : 1,396,855.57 = 532,158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,731.77/1,396,855.57 = 532,158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,731.77x = 1,396,855.57 × 532,158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,731.77x = 743,348,023,420.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,348,023,420.86/932,731.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,957.98

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