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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,170.73, 1,274,823.27 and 556,391.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,170.73, 1,274,823.27 and 556,391.85 is: 767,500.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,170.73 : 1,274,823.27 = 556,391.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,170.73/1,274,823.27 = 556,391.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,170.73x = 1,274,823.27 × 556,391.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,170.73x = 709,301,277,618.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,301,277,618.35/924,170.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,500.26

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