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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,982, 1,275,095.16 and 500,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,982, 1,275,095.16 and 500,046 is: 690,063.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,982 : 1,275,095.16 = 500,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,982/1,275,095.16 = 500,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,982x = 1,275,095.16 × 500,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,982x = 637,606,234,377.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,606,234,377.36/923,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,063.48

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