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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,253.38, 1,275,529.51 and 516,357.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,253.38, 1,275,529.51 and 516,357.41 is: 712,606.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,253.38 : 1,275,529.51 = 516,357.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,253.38/1,275,529.51 = 516,357.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,253.38x = 1,275,529.51 × 516,357.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,253.38x = 658,629,114,162.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,629,114,162.17/924,253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,606.66

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