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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933,702, 1,288,566.36 and 531,293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933,702, 1,288,566.36 and 531,293.04 is: 733,217.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933,702 : 1,288,566.36 = 531,293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933,702/1,288,566.36 = 531,293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933,702x = 1,288,566.36 × 531,293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933,702x = 684,606,338,646.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,606,338,646.14/933,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,217.17

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