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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,232.59, 1,275,444.87 and 505,136.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,232.59, 1,275,444.87 and 505,136.85 is: 697,090.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,232.59 : 1,275,444.87 = 505,136.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,232.59/1,275,444.87 = 505,136.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,232.59x = 1,275,444.87 × 505,136.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,232.59x = 644,274,203,980.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,274,203,980.46/924,232.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,090.98

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