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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,875.14, 1,387,423.77 and 325,712.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,875.14, 1,387,423.77 and 325,712.38 is: 488,607.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,875.14 : 1,387,423.77 = 325,712.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,875.14/1,387,423.77 = 325,712.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,875.14x = 1,387,423.77 × 325,712.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,875.14x = 451,901,098,195.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,901,098,195.27/924,875.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,607.68

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