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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,435.44, 1,274,362.32 and 579,285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,435.44, 1,274,362.32 and 579,285.84 is: 799,427.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,435.44 : 1,274,362.32 = 579,285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,435.44/1,274,362.32 = 579,285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,435.44x = 1,274,362.32 × 579,285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,435.44x = 738,220,047,005.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,220,047,005.55/923,435.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,427.89

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