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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,533.16, 1,275,831.32 and 516,638.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,533.16, 1,275,831.32 and 516,638.35 is: 712,947.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,533.16 : 1,275,831.32 = 516,638.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,533.16/1,275,831.32 = 516,638.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,533.16x = 1,275,831.32 × 516,638.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,533.16x = 659,143,388,043.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,143,388,043.12/924,533.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,947.27

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