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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,472.50, 1,293,658.89 and 575,223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,472.50, 1,293,658.89 and 575,223.14 is: 792,929.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,472.50 : 1,293,658.89 = 575,223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,472.50/1,293,658.89 = 575,223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,472.50x = 1,293,658.89 × 575,223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,472.50x = 744,142,528,794.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,142,528,794.72/938,472.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,929.50

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