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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,577, 1,271,841.54 and 519,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,577, 1,271,841.54 and 519,169 is: 716,490.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,577 : 1,271,841.54 = 519,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,577/1,271,841.54 = 519,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,577x = 1,271,841.54 × 519,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,577x = 660,300,700,480.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,300,700,480.26/921,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,490.00

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