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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922,669.44, 1,273,284 and 520,261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922,669.44, 1,273,284 and 520,261.44 is: 717,960.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922,669.44 : 1,273,284 = 520,261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922,669.44/1,273,284 = 520,261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922,669.44x = 1,273,284 × 520,261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922,669.44x = 662,440,567,368.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,440,567,368.96/922,669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,960.88

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