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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,533.46, 1,275,831.75 and 516,638.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,533.46, 1,275,831.75 and 516,638.67 is: 712,947.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,533.46 : 1,275,831.75 = 516,638.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,533.46/1,275,831.75 = 516,638.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,533.46x = 1,275,831.75 × 516,638.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,533.46x = 659,144,018,463.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,144,018,463.77/924,533.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,947.72

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