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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922,504.32, 1,273,143.60 and 578,394.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922,504.32, 1,273,143.60 and 578,394.72 is: 798,239.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922,504.32 : 1,273,143.60 = 578,394.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922,504.32/1,273,143.60 = 578,394.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922,504.32x = 1,273,143.60 × 578,394.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922,504.32x = 736,379,536,041.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,379,536,041.79/922,504.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,239.66

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