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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933,038.56, 1,287,493.68 and 525,161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933,038.56, 1,287,493.68 and 525,161.44 is: 724,666.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933,038.56 : 1,287,493.68 = 525,161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933,038.56/1,287,493.68 = 525,161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933,038.56x = 1,287,493.68 × 525,161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933,038.56x = 676,142,034,979.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,142,034,979.70/933,038.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,666.77

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