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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,932.92, 1,274,991.48 and 579,954.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,932.92, 1,274,991.48 and 579,954.36 is: 800,314.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,932.92 : 1,274,991.48 = 579,954.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,932.92/1,274,991.48 = 579,954.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,932.92x = 1,274,991.48 × 579,954.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,932.92x = 739,436,867,788.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,436,867,788.85/923,932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,314.45

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