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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,288.68, 1,274,159.92 and 579,139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,288.68, 1,274,159.92 and 579,139.22 is: 799,225.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,288.68 : 1,274,159.92 = 579,139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,288.68/1,274,159.92 = 579,139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,288.68x = 1,274,159.92 × 579,139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,288.68x = 737,915,982,224.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,915,982,224.06/923,288.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,225.64

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