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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,329.42, 1,292,139 and 528,448.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,329.42, 1,292,139 and 528,448.46 is: 729,261.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,329.42 : 1,292,139 = 528,448.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,329.42/1,292,139 = 528,448.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,329.42x = 1,292,139 × 528,448.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,329.42x = 682,828,858,195.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,828,858,195.25/936,329.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,261.35

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