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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,309.77, 1,275,538.83 and 516,481.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,309.77, 1,275,538.83 and 516,481.89 is: 712,740.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,309.77 : 1,275,538.83 = 516,481.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,309.77/1,275,538.83 = 516,481.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,309.77x = 1,275,538.83 × 516,481.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,309.77x = 658,792,705,686.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,792,705,686.79/924,309.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,740.17

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