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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,697.38, 1,292,673.72 and 574,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,697.38, 1,292,673.72 and 574,051.20 is: 792,209.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,697.38 : 1,292,673.72 = 574,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,697.38/1,292,673.72 = 574,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,697.38x = 1,292,673.72 × 574,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,697.38x = 742,060,900,174.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,060,900,174.46/936,697.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,209.86

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