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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,889.35, 1,275,992.97 and 562,180.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,889.35, 1,275,992.97 and 562,180.87 is: 775,594.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,889.35 : 1,275,992.97 = 562,180.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,889.35/1,275,992.97 = 562,180.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,889.35x = 1,275,992.97 × 562,180.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,889.35x = 717,338,834,798.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,338,834,798.50/924,889.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,594.22

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