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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,546.94, 1,275,850.20 and 516,652.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,546.94, 1,275,850.20 and 516,652.12 is: 712,966.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,546.94 : 1,275,850.20 = 516,652.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,546.94/1,275,850.20 = 516,652.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,546.94x = 1,275,850.20 × 516,652.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,546.94x = 659,170,710,632.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,170,710,632.42/924,546.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,966.19

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