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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,737, 1,287,177.06 and 530,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,737, 1,287,177.06 and 530,329 is: 731,854.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,737 : 1,287,177.06 = 530,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,737/1,287,177.06 = 530,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,737x = 1,287,177.06 × 530,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,737x = 682,627,323,052.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,627,323,052.74/932,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,854.02

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