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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920,865.45, 1,270,625.68 and 512,957.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920,865.45, 1,270,625.68 and 512,957.14 is: 707,786.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920,865.45 : 1,270,625.68 = 512,957.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920,865.45/1,270,625.68 = 512,957.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920,865.45x = 1,270,625.68 × 512,957.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920,865.45x = 651,776,514,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,776,514,823.36/920,865.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,786.91

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