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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934,531.52, 1,289,246.56 and 571,971.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934,531.52, 1,289,246.56 and 571,971.52 is: 789,071.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934,531.52 : 1,289,246.56 = 571,971.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934,531.52/1,289,246.56 = 571,971.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934,531.52x = 1,289,246.56 × 571,971.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934,531.52x = 737,412,314,577.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,412,314,577.97/934,531.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,071.64

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