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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,996.70, 1,287,659.15 and 525,177.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,996.70, 1,287,659.15 and 525,177.70 is: 724,814.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,996.70 : 1,287,659.15 = 525,177.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,996.70/1,287,659.15 = 525,177.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,996.70x = 1,287,659.15 × 525,177.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,996.70x = 676,249,870,780.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,249,870,780.96/932,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,814.86

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