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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,996.95, 1,287,659.50 and 525,177.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,996.95, 1,287,659.50 and 525,177.95 is: 724,815.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,996.95 : 1,287,659.50 = 525,177.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,996.95/1,287,659.50 = 525,177.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,996.95x = 1,287,659.50 × 525,177.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,996.95x = 676,250,368,756.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,250,368,756.78/932,996.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,815.20

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