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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,987, 1,272,248.64 and 514,050.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,987, 1,272,248.64 and 514,050.12 is: 709,337.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,987 : 1,272,248.64 = 514,050.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,987/1,272,248.64 = 514,050.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,987x = 1,272,248.64 × 514,050.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,987x = 653,999,566,061.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,999,566,061.84/921,987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,337.08

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