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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,309.01, 1,274,187.78 and 579,159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,309.01, 1,274,187.78 and 579,159.45 is: 799,253.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,309.01 : 1,274,187.78 = 579,159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,309.01/1,274,187.78 = 579,159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,309.01x = 1,274,187.78 × 579,159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,309.01x = 737,957,893,861.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,957,893,861.52/923,309.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,253.43

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