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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,178.95, 1,275,352.88 and 516,286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,178.95, 1,275,352.88 and 516,286.64 is: 712,467.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,178.95 : 1,275,352.88 = 516,286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,178.95/1,275,352.88 = 516,286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,178.95x = 1,275,352.88 × 516,286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,178.95x = 658,447,653,229.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,447,653,229.52/924,178.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,467.70

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