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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,208, 1,274,071.05 and 520,800

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,208, 1,274,071.05 and 520,800 is: 718,728.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,208 : 1,274,071.05 = 520,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,208/1,274,071.05 = 520,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,208x = 1,274,071.05 × 520,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,208x = 663,536,202,840
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,536,202,840/923,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,728.83

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