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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,187.14, 1,275,286.55 and 516,280.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,187.14, 1,275,286.55 and 516,280.21 is: 712,415.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,187.14 : 1,275,286.55 = 516,280.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,187.14/1,275,286.55 = 516,280.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,187.14x = 1,275,286.55 × 516,280.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,187.14x = 658,405,202,074.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,405,202,074.56/924,187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,415.46

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