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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,999.24, 1,272,527.01 and 535,062.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,999.24, 1,272,527.01 and 535,062.24 is: 738,483.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,999.24 : 1,272,527.01 = 535,062.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,999.24/1,272,527.01 = 535,062.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,999.24x = 1,272,527.01 × 535,062.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,999.24x = 680,881,152,431.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,881,152,431.10/921,999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,483.42

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