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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922,628.64, 1,273,271.76 and 520,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922,628.64, 1,273,271.76 and 520,212 is: 717,917.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922,628.64 : 1,273,271.76 = 520,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922,628.64/1,273,271.76 = 520,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922,628.64x = 1,273,271.76 × 520,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922,628.64x = 662,371,248,813.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,371,248,813.12/922,628.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,917.50

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