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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,701.71, 1,292,679.67 and 574,055.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,701.71, 1,292,679.67 and 574,055.50 is: 792,215.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,701.71 : 1,292,679.67 = 574,055.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,701.71/1,292,679.67 = 574,055.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,701.71x = 1,292,679.67 × 574,055.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,701.71x = 742,069,874,301.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,069,874,301.69/936,701.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,215.78

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