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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,382, 1,274,288.64 and 579,232.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,382, 1,274,288.64 and 579,232.44 is: 799,354.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,382 : 1,274,288.64 = 579,232.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,382/1,274,288.64 = 579,232.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,382x = 1,274,288.64 × 579,232.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,382x = 738,109,318,211.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,109,318,211.48/923,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,354.24

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