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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,724.77, 1,272,055.90 and 508,342.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,724.77, 1,272,055.90 and 508,342.39 is: 701,554.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,724.77 : 1,272,055.90 = 508,342.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,724.77/1,272,055.90 = 508,342.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,724.77x = 1,272,055.90 × 508,342.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,724.77x = 646,639,937,573.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,639,937,573.35/921,724.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,554.26

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