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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,667.92, 1,271,853 and 519,234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,667.92, 1,271,853 and 519,234 is: 716,515.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,667.92 : 1,271,853 = 519,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,667.92/1,271,853 = 519,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,667.92x = 1,271,853 × 519,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,667.92x = 660,389,320,602
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,389,320,602/921,667.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,515.47

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