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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,362.74, 1,274,262.17 and 579,213.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,362.74, 1,274,262.17 and 579,213.32 is: 799,327.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,362.74 : 1,274,262.17 = 579,213.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,362.74/1,274,262.17 = 579,213.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,362.74x = 1,274,262.17 × 579,213.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,362.74x = 738,069,612,768.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,069,612,768.73/923,362.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,327.91

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