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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,879.61, 1,287,398.70 and 524,996.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,879.61, 1,287,398.70 and 524,996.01 is: 724,508.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,879.61 : 1,287,398.70 = 524,996.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,879.61/1,287,398.70 = 524,996.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,879.61x = 1,287,398.70 × 524,996.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,879.61x = 675,879,180,779.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,879,180,779.19/932,879.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,508.47

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