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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,826.78, 1,396,997.87 and 532,253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,826.78, 1,396,997.87 and 532,253.16 is: 797,100.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,826.78 : 1,396,997.87 = 532,253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,826.78/1,396,997.87 = 532,253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,826.78x = 1,396,997.87 × 532,253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,826.78x = 743,556,528,159.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,556,528,159.50/932,826.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,100.32

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