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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,124, 1,273,912.74 and 520,716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,124, 1,273,912.74 and 520,716 is: 718,588.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,124 : 1,273,912.74 = 520,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,124/1,273,912.74 = 520,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,124x = 1,273,912.74 × 520,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,124x = 663,346,746,321.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,346,746,321.84/923,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,588.99

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