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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,545.97, 1,275,848.82 and 516,651.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,545.97, 1,275,848.82 and 516,651.12 is: 712,964.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,545.97 : 1,275,848.82 = 516,651.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,545.97/1,275,848.82 = 516,651.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,545.97x = 1,275,848.82 × 516,651.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,545.97x = 659,168,721,803.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,168,721,803.68/924,545.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,964.79

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