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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,337.80, 1,274,903.82 and 584,478

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,337.80, 1,274,903.82 and 584,478 is: 806,148.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,337.80 : 1,274,903.82 = 584,478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,337.80/1,274,903.82 = 584,478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,337.80x = 1,274,903.82 × 584,478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,337.80x = 745,153,234,905.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,153,234,905.96/924,337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,148.18

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