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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,952.08, 1,272,178.44 and 513,954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,952.08, 1,272,178.44 and 513,954 is: 709,192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,952.08 : 1,272,178.44 = 513,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,952.08/1,272,178.44 = 513,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,952.08x = 1,272,178.44 × 513,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,952.08x = 653,841,197,951.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,841,197,951.76/921,952.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,192.17

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