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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,571.71, 1,274,607.77 and 515,752.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,571.71, 1,274,607.77 and 515,752.37 is: 711,782.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,571.71 : 1,274,607.77 = 515,752.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,571.71/1,274,607.77 = 515,752.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,571.71x = 1,274,607.77 × 515,752.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,571.71x = 657,381,978,805.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,381,978,805.67/923,571.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,782.29

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