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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,530.93, 1,275,828.12 and 516,636.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,530.93, 1,275,828.12 and 516,636.12 is: 712,944.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,530.93 : 1,275,828.12 = 516,636.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,530.93/1,275,828.12 = 516,636.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,530.93x = 1,275,828.12 × 516,636.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,530.93x = 659,138,889,703.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,138,889,703.70/924,530.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,944.12

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