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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,846.84, 1,276,288.20 and 542,873.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,846.84, 1,276,288.20 and 542,873.61 is: 749,165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,846.84 : 1,276,288.20 = 542,873.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,846.84/1,276,288.20 = 542,873.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,846.84x = 1,276,288.20 × 542,873.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,846.84x = 692,863,182,534.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,863,182,534.40/924,846.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,165.32

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