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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,782.26, 1,272,064.80 and 513,910

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,782.26, 1,272,064.80 and 513,910 is: 709,198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,782.26 : 1,272,064.80 = 513,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,782.26/1,272,064.80 = 513,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,782.26x = 1,272,064.80 × 513,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,782.26x = 653,726,821,368
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,726,821,368/921,782.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,198.74

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