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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,308.39, 1,275,536.94 and 516,480.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,308.39, 1,275,536.94 and 516,480.51 is: 712,738.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,308.39 : 1,275,536.94 = 516,480.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,308.39/1,275,536.94 = 516,480.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,308.39x = 1,275,536.94 × 516,480.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,308.39x = 658,789,972,141.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,789,972,141.50/924,308.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,738.28

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