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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,391.78, 1,274,302.19 and 579,242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,391.78, 1,274,302.19 and 579,242.24 is: 799,367.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,391.78 : 1,274,302.19 = 579,242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,391.78/1,274,302.19 = 579,242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,391.78x = 1,274,302.19 × 579,242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,391.78x = 738,129,654,827.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,129,654,827.73/923,391.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,367.80

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