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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920,417.56, 1,269,766.30 and 538,275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920,417.56, 1,269,766.30 and 538,275.76 is: 742,580.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920,417.56 : 1,269,766.30 = 538,275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920,417.56/1,269,766.30 = 538,275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920,417.56x = 1,269,766.30 × 538,275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920,417.56x = 683,484,415,634.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,484,415,634.78/920,417.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,580.81

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