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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,264.60, 1,275,439.50 and 516,285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,264.60, 1,275,439.50 and 516,285.48 is: 712,448.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,264.60 : 1,275,439.50 = 516,285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,264.60/1,275,439.50 = 516,285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,264.60x = 1,275,439.50 × 516,285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,264.60x = 658,490,894,468.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,490,894,468.46/924,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,448.46

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