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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,289.68, 1,274,161.30 and 579,140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,289.68, 1,274,161.30 and 579,140.22 is: 799,227.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,289.68 : 1,274,161.30 = 579,140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,289.68/1,274,161.30 = 579,140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,289.68x = 1,274,161.30 × 579,140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,289.68x = 737,918,055,597.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,918,055,597.49/923,289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,227.02

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