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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,685.85, 1,292,657.82 and 574,039.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,685.85, 1,292,657.82 and 574,039.67 is: 792,193.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,685.85 : 1,292,657.82 = 574,039.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,685.85/1,292,657.82 = 574,039.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,685.85x = 1,292,657.82 × 574,039.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,685.85x = 742,036,868,415.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,036,868,415.72/936,685.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,193.96

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