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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,626.12, 1,274,625.66 and 515,714.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,626.12, 1,274,625.66 and 515,714.17 is: 711,697.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,626.12 : 1,274,625.66 = 515,714.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,626.12/1,274,625.66 = 515,714.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,626.12x = 1,274,625.66 × 515,714.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,626.12x = 657,342,514,307.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,342,514,307.60/923,626.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,697.62

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