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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,341.09, 1,271,451.95 and 513,434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,341.09, 1,271,451.95 and 513,434 is: 708,539.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,341.09 : 1,271,451.95 = 513,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,341.09/1,271,451.95 = 513,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,341.09x = 1,271,451.95 × 513,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,341.09x = 652,806,657,929.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,806,657,929.13/921,341.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,539.61

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