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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,159.18, 1,271,180.52 and 513,259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,159.18, 1,271,180.52 and 513,259.38 is: 708,287.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,159.18 : 1,271,180.52 = 513,259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,159.18/1,271,180.52 = 513,259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,159.18x = 1,271,180.52 × 513,259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,159.18x = 652,445,325,563.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,445,325,563.28/921,159.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,287.28

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