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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,046.92, 1,275,170.94 and 516,156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,046.92, 1,275,170.94 and 516,156.12 is: 712,287.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,046.92 : 1,275,170.94 = 516,156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,046.92/1,275,170.94 = 516,156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,046.92x = 1,275,170.94 × 516,156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,046.92x = 658,187,284,727.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,187,284,727.15/924,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,287.73

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