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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,892.16, 1,287,376.32 and 519,424.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,892.16, 1,287,376.32 and 519,424.96 is: 716,798.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,892.16 : 1,287,376.32 = 519,424.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,892.16/1,287,376.32 = 519,424.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,892.16x = 1,287,376.32 × 519,424.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,892.16x = 668,695,393,520.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,695,393,520.95/932,892.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,798.17

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