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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933,462.64, 1,288,204.50 and 570,880

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933,462.64, 1,288,204.50 and 570,880 is: 787,830.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933,462.64 : 1,288,204.50 = 570,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933,462.64/1,288,204.50 = 570,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933,462.64x = 1,288,204.50 × 570,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933,462.64x = 735,410,184,960
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,410,184,960/933,462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,830.34

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