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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,171.39, 1,275,310.98 and 516,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,171.39, 1,275,310.98 and 516,192 is: 712,319.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,171.39 : 1,275,310.98 = 516,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,171.39/1,275,310.98 = 516,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,171.39x = 1,275,310.98 × 516,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,171.39x = 658,305,325,388.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,305,325,388.16/924,171.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,319.52

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