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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,028.78, 1,273,776.97 and 515,126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,028.78, 1,273,776.97 and 515,126.28 is: 710,872.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,028.78 : 1,273,776.97 = 515,126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,028.78/1,273,776.97 = 515,126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,028.78x = 1,273,776.97 × 515,126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,028.78x = 656,155,992,105.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,155,992,105.77/923,028.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,872.73

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