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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,112.60, 1,273,896 and 509,649.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,112.60, 1,273,896 and 509,649.72 is: 703,316.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,112.60 : 1,273,896 = 509,649.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,112.60/1,273,896 = 509,649.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,112.60x = 1,273,896 × 509,649.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,112.60x = 649,240,739,709.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,240,739,709.12/923,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,316.95

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