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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,423.72, 1,273,962.74 and 536,173.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,423.72, 1,273,962.74 and 536,173.02 is: 739,708.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,423.72 : 1,273,962.74 = 536,173.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,423.72/1,273,962.74 = 536,173.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,423.72x = 1,273,962.74 × 536,173.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,423.72x = 683,064,446,992.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,064,446,992.41/923,423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,708.58

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