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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,316, 1,275,337.44 and 536,901.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,316, 1,275,337.44 and 536,901.28 is: 740,796.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,316 : 1,275,337.44 = 536,901.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,316/1,275,337.44 = 536,901.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,316x = 1,275,337.44 × 536,901.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,316x = 684,730,303,967.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,730,303,967.92/924,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,796.77

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