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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,883.32, 1,272,282.54 and 559,399.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,883.32, 1,272,282.54 and 559,399.02 is: 772,021.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,883.32 : 1,272,282.54 = 559,399.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,883.32/1,272,282.54 = 559,399.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,883.32x = 1,272,282.54 × 559,399.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,883.32x = 711,713,606,039.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,713,606,039.11/921,883.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772,021.35

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