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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,024.50, 1,275,140.23 and 516,131.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,024.50, 1,275,140.23 and 516,131.99 is: 712,254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,024.50 : 1,275,140.23 = 516,131.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,024.50/1,275,140.23 = 516,131.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,024.50x = 1,275,140.23 × 516,131.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,024.50x = 658,140,664,438.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,140,664,438.96/924,024.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,254.56

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