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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,188.74, 1,275,334.67 and 516,209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,188.74, 1,275,334.67 and 516,209.36 is: 712,343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,188.74 : 1,275,334.67 = 516,209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,188.74/1,275,334.67 = 516,209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,188.74x = 1,275,334.67 × 516,209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,188.74x = 658,339,688,700.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,339,688,700.36/924,188.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,343.34

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