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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934,171.56, 1,289,160.68 and 526,278.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934,171.56, 1,289,160.68 and 526,278.29 is: 726,266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934,171.56 : 1,289,160.68 = 526,278.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934,171.56/1,289,160.68 = 526,278.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934,171.56x = 1,289,160.68 × 526,278.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934,171.56x = 678,457,278,205.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,457,278,205.64/934,171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,266.25

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