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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,725.77, 1,272,057.28 and 508,343.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,725.77, 1,272,057.28 and 508,343.39 is: 701,555.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,725.77 : 1,272,057.28 = 508,343.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,725.77/1,272,057.28 = 508,343.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,725.77x = 1,272,057.28 × 508,343.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,725.77x = 646,641,909,989.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,641,909,989.38/921,725.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,555.64

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