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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,955.78, 1,387,426.47 and 475,802.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,955.78, 1,387,426.47 and 475,802.50 is: 713,700.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,955.78 : 1,387,426.47 = 475,802.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,955.78/1,387,426.47 = 475,802.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,955.78x = 1,387,426.47 × 475,802.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,955.78x = 660,140,982,992.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,140,982,992.18/924,955.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,700.05

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