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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,179.95, 1,275,354.26 and 516,287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,179.95, 1,275,354.26 and 516,287.64 is: 712,469.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,179.95 : 1,275,354.26 = 516,287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,179.95/1,275,354.26 = 516,287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,179.95x = 1,275,354.26 × 516,287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,179.95x = 658,449,641,059.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,449,641,059.35/924,179.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,469.08

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