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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,876.96, 1,276,367.40 and 537,690.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,876.96, 1,276,367.40 and 537,690.48 is: 742,034.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,876.96 : 1,276,367.40 = 537,690.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,876.96/1,276,367.40 = 537,690.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,876.96x = 1,276,367.40 × 537,690.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,876.96x = 686,290,599,962.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,290,599,962.35/924,876.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,034.49

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