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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,433.62, 1,274,359.82 and 579,284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,433.62, 1,274,359.82 and 579,284.04 is: 799,425.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,433.62 : 1,274,359.82 = 579,284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,433.62/1,274,359.82 = 579,284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,433.62x = 1,274,359.82 × 579,284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,433.62x = 738,216,302,915.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,216,302,915.90/923,433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,425.42

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