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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,228.25, 1,275,308.73 and 516,279.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,228.25, 1,275,308.73 and 516,279.62 is: 712,395.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,228.25 : 1,275,308.73 = 516,279.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,228.25/1,275,308.73 = 516,279.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,228.25x = 1,275,308.73 × 516,279.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,228.25x = 658,415,908,243.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,415,908,243.32/924,228.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,395.35

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