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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,996.43, 1,275,101.54 and 516,104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,996.43, 1,275,101.54 and 516,104.18 is: 712,216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,996.43 : 1,275,101.54 = 516,104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,996.43/1,275,101.54 = 516,104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,996.43x = 1,275,101.54 × 516,104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,996.43x = 658,085,225,762.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,085,225,762.41/923,996.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,216.20

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