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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,736.50, 1,287,176.37 and 530,328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,736.50, 1,287,176.37 and 530,328.50 is: 731,853.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,736.50 : 1,287,176.37 = 530,328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,736.50/1,287,176.37 = 530,328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,736.50x = 1,287,176.37 × 530,328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,736.50x = 682,626,313,537.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,626,313,537.55/932,736.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,853.33

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