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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,864, 1,274,936.16 and 499,928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,864, 1,274,936.16 and 499,928 is: 689,902.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,864 : 1,274,936.16 = 499,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,864/1,274,936.16 = 499,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,864x = 1,274,936.16 × 499,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,864x = 637,376,284,596.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,376,284,596.48/923,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,902.72

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