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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,701.38, 1,292,679.24 and 574,055.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,701.38, 1,292,679.24 and 574,055.20 is: 792,215.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,701.38 : 1,292,679.24 = 574,055.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,701.38/1,292,679.24 = 574,055.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,701.38x = 1,292,679.24 × 574,055.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,701.38x = 742,069,239,654.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,069,239,654.05/936,701.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,215.38

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