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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,324.21, 1,275,558.64 and 516,496.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,324.21, 1,275,558.64 and 516,496.30 is: 712,759.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,324.21 : 1,275,558.64 = 516,496.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,324.21/1,275,558.64 = 516,496.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,324.21x = 1,275,558.64 × 516,496.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,324.21x = 658,821,313,512.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,821,313,512.90/924,324.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,759.99

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