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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,745.54, 1,287,074.40 and 588,451.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,745.54, 1,287,074.40 and 588,451.62 is: 811,991.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,745.54 : 1,287,074.40 = 588,451.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,745.54/1,287,074.40 = 588,451.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,745.54x = 1,287,074.40 × 588,451.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,745.54x = 757,381,015,740.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,381,015,740.53/932,745.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,991.03

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