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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,516.26, 1,274,884.39 and 536,256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,516.26, 1,274,884.39 and 536,256.24 is: 740,284.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,516.26 : 1,274,884.39 = 536,256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,516.26/1,274,884.39 = 536,256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,516.26x = 1,274,884.39 × 536,256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,516.26x = 683,664,709,416.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,664,709,416.09/923,516.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,284.43

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