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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,979.94, 1,275,078.89 and 516,087.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,979.94, 1,275,078.89 and 516,087.59 is: 712,193.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,979.94 : 1,275,078.89 = 516,087.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,979.94/1,275,078.89 = 516,087.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,979.94x = 1,275,078.89 × 516,087.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,979.94x = 658,052,384,863.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,052,384,863.30/923,979.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,193.36

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