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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,617.95, 1,275,977.47 and 516,726.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,617.95, 1,275,977.47 and 516,726.60 is: 713,085.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,617.95 : 1,275,977.47 = 516,726.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,617.95/1,275,977.47 = 516,726.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,617.95x = 1,275,977.47 × 516,726.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,617.95x = 659,331,499,749.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,331,499,749.70/924,617.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,085.33

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