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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,261.60, 1,271,324.16 and 518,853.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,261.60, 1,271,324.16 and 518,853.60 is: 716,008.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,261.60 : 1,271,324.16 = 518,853.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,261.60/1,271,324.16 = 518,853.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,261.60x = 1,271,324.16 × 518,853.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,261.60x = 659,631,117,182.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,631,117,182.98/921,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,008.48

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