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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,704.78, 1,292,676.22 and 574,328.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,704.78, 1,292,676.22 and 574,328.45 is: 792,587.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,704.78 : 1,292,676.22 = 574,328.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,704.78/1,292,676.22 = 574,328.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,704.78x = 1,292,676.22 × 574,328.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,704.78x = 742,420,729,784.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,420,729,784.46/936,704.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,587.75

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