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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922,583.94, 1,273,166.39 and 514,685.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922,583.94, 1,273,166.39 and 514,685.78 is: 710,266.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922,583.94 : 1,273,166.39 = 514,685.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922,583.94/1,273,166.39 = 514,685.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922,583.94x = 1,273,166.39 × 514,685.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922,583.94x = 655,280,633,933.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,280,633,933.51/922,583.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,266.68

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