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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,359.65, 1,275,607.54 and 516,531.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,359.65, 1,275,607.54 and 516,531.74 is: 712,808.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,359.65 : 1,275,607.54 = 516,531.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,359.65/1,275,607.54 = 516,531.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,359.65x = 1,275,607.54 × 516,531.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,359.65x = 658,891,776,460.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,891,776,460.95/924,359.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,808.89

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