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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,231.09, 1,275,442.80 and 505,135.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,231.09, 1,275,442.80 and 505,135.35 is: 697,088.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,231.09 : 1,275,442.80 = 505,135.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,231.09/1,275,442.80 = 505,135.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,231.09x = 1,275,442.80 × 505,135.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,231.09x = 644,271,245,182.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,271,245,182.98/924,231.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,088.91

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