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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,315, 1,275,336.06 and 536,900.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,315, 1,275,336.06 and 536,900.28 is: 740,795.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,315 : 1,275,336.06 = 536,900.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,315/1,275,336.06 = 536,900.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,315x = 1,275,336.06 × 536,900.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,315x = 684,728,287,708.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,728,287,708.10/924,315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,795.39

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