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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,902.49, 1,274,949.56 and 579,923.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,902.49, 1,274,949.56 and 579,923.24 is: 800,271.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,902.49 : 1,274,949.56 = 579,923.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,902.49/1,274,949.56 = 579,923.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,902.49x = 1,274,949.56 × 579,923.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,902.49x = 739,372,870,397.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,372,870,397.41/923,902.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,271.55

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