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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,724.91, 1,274,728.34 and 515,833.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,724.91, 1,274,728.34 and 515,833.92 is: 711,844.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,724.91 : 1,274,728.34 = 515,833.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,724.91/1,274,728.34 = 515,833.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,724.91x = 1,274,728.34 × 515,833.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,724.91x = 657,548,114,945.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,548,114,945.31/923,724.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,844.09

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