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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,829.78, 1,397,002.35 and 532,256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,829.78, 1,397,002.35 and 532,256.16 is: 797,104.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,829.78 : 1,397,002.35 = 532,256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,829.78/1,397,002.35 = 532,256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,829.78x = 1,397,002.35 × 532,256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,829.78x = 743,563,106,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,563,106,321.98/932,829.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,104.81

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