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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,852.63, 1,399,223.31 and 548,817.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,852.63, 1,399,223.31 and 548,817.26 is: 823,193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,852.63 : 1,399,223.31 = 548,817.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,852.63/1,399,223.31 = 548,817.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,852.63x = 1,399,223.31 × 548,817.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,852.63x = 767,917,896,126.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,917,896,126.21/932,852.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,193.16

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