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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,476.53, 1,275,904.34 and 532,001.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,476.53, 1,275,904.34 and 532,001.42 is: 734,234.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,476.53 : 1,275,904.34 = 532,001.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,476.53/1,275,904.34 = 532,001.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,476.53x = 1,275,904.34 × 532,001.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,476.53x = 678,782,920,664.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,782,920,664.16/924,476.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,234.89

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