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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935,978.58, 1,291,541.22 and 528,086.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935,978.58, 1,291,541.22 and 528,086.88 is: 728,698.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935,978.58 : 1,291,541.22 = 528,086.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935,978.58/1,291,541.22 = 528,086.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935,978.58x = 1,291,541.22 × 528,086.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935,978.58x = 682,045,973,261.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,045,973,261.19/935,978.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,698.27

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