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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,879.03, 1,287,258.48 and 588,585.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,879.03, 1,287,258.48 and 588,585.08 is: 812,175.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,879.03 : 1,287,258.48 = 588,585.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,879.03/1,287,258.48 = 588,585.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,879.03x = 1,287,258.48 × 588,585.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,879.03x = 757,661,138,649.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,661,138,649.63/932,879.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,175.12

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