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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,891.38, 1,275,358.80 and 561,431.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,891.38, 1,275,358.80 and 561,431.68 is: 775,011.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,891.38 : 1,275,358.80 = 561,431.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,891.38/1,275,358.80 = 561,431.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,891.38x = 1,275,358.80 × 561,431.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,891.38x = 716,026,833,686.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,026,833,686.78/923,891.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,011.92

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