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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,531.21, 1,381,298.31 and 471,635.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,531.21, 1,381,298.31 and 471,635.24 is: 706,941.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,531.21 : 1,381,298.31 = 471,635.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,531.21/1,381,298.31 = 471,635.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,531.21x = 1,381,298.31 × 471,635.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,531.21x = 651,468,960,811.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,468,960,811.76/921,531.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,941.83

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