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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,436.45, 1,274,363.70 and 579,286.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,436.45, 1,274,363.70 and 579,286.86 is: 799,429.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,436.45 : 1,274,363.70 = 579,286.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,436.45/1,274,363.70 = 579,286.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,436.45x = 1,274,363.70 × 579,286.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,436.45x = 738,222,146,270.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,222,146,270.98/923,436.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,429.29

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