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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,617.51, 1,275,976.89 and 516,726.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,617.51, 1,275,976.89 and 516,726.17 is: 713,084.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,617.51 : 1,275,976.89 = 516,726.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,617.51/1,275,976.89 = 516,726.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,617.51x = 1,275,976.89 × 516,726.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,617.51x = 659,330,642,414.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,330,642,414.70/924,617.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,084.75

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