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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,640.56, 1,271,845.74 and 513,718.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,640.56, 1,271,845.74 and 513,718.05 is: 708,920.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,640.56 : 1,271,845.74 = 513,718.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,640.56/1,271,845.74 = 513,718.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,640.56x = 1,271,845.74 × 513,718.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,640.56x = 653,370,113,453.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,370,113,453.61/921,640.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,920.75

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