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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935,879.73, 1,291,573.10 and 527,832.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935,879.73, 1,291,573.10 and 527,832.69 is: 728,442.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935,879.73 : 1,291,573.10 = 527,832.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935,879.73/1,291,573.10 = 527,832.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935,879.73x = 1,291,573.10 × 527,832.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935,879.73x = 681,734,501,065.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,734,501,065.48/935,879.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,442.43

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