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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922,149, 1,272,798.90 and 519,974.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922,149, 1,272,798.90 and 519,974.28 is: 717,696.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922,149 : 1,272,798.90 = 519,974.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922,149/1,272,798.90 = 519,974.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922,149x = 1,272,798.90 × 519,974.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922,149x = 661,822,691,612.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,822,691,612.29/922,149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,696.05

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