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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,519.98, 1,271,703.51 and 513,647.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,519.98, 1,271,703.51 and 513,647.72 is: 708,837.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,519.98 : 1,271,703.51 = 513,647.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,519.98/1,271,703.51 = 513,647.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,519.98x = 1,271,703.51 × 513,647.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,519.98x = 653,207,608,427.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,207,608,427.50/921,519.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,837.16

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