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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,617.54, 1,275,976.92 and 516,726.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,617.54, 1,275,976.92 and 516,726.20 is: 713,084.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,617.54 : 1,275,976.92 = 516,726.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,617.54/1,275,976.92 = 516,726.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,617.54x = 1,275,976.92 × 516,726.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,617.54x = 659,330,698,779.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,330,698,779.42/924,617.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,084.78

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