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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,969.16, 1,287,894.66 and 627,222.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,969.16, 1,287,894.66 and 627,222.86 is: 865,834.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,969.16 : 1,287,894.66 = 627,222.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,969.16/1,287,894.66 = 627,222.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,969.16x = 1,287,894.66 × 627,222.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,969.16x = 807,796,972,023.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,796,972,023.93/932,969.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,834.59

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