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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,902.40, 1,275,374 and 561,442.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,902.40, 1,275,374 and 561,442.68 is: 775,027.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,902.40 : 1,275,374 = 561,442.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,902.40/1,275,374 = 561,442.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,902.40x = 1,275,374 × 561,442.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,902.40x = 716,049,396,562.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,049,396,562.32/923,902.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,027.10

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