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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,185.18, 1,275,329.79 and 516,205.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,185.18, 1,275,329.79 and 516,205.73 is: 712,338.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,185.18 : 1,275,329.79 = 516,205.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,185.18/1,275,329.79 = 516,205.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,185.18x = 1,275,329.79 × 516,205.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,185.18x = 658,332,538,861.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,332,538,861.05/924,185.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,338.35

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