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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,917.56, 1,274,970.24 and 579,938.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,917.56, 1,274,970.24 and 579,938.28 is: 800,292.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,917.56 : 1,274,970.24 = 579,938.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,917.56/1,274,970.24 = 579,938.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,917.56x = 1,274,970.24 × 579,938.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,917.56x = 739,404,048,036.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,404,048,036.79/923,917.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,292.23

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