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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,009.62, 1,275,119.64 and 516,117.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,009.62, 1,275,119.64 and 516,117.14 is: 712,234.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,009.62 : 1,275,119.64 = 516,117.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,009.62/1,275,119.64 = 516,117.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,009.62x = 1,275,119.64 × 516,117.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,009.62x = 658,111,101,754.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,111,101,754.63/924,009.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,234.04

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