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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,588.86, 1,293,795.93 and 529,726.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,588.86, 1,293,795.93 and 529,726.14 is: 730,978.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,588.86 : 1,293,795.93 = 529,726.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,588.86/1,293,795.93 = 529,726.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,588.86x = 1,293,795.93 × 529,726.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,588.86x = 685,357,523,946.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,357,523,946.61/937,588.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,978.74

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