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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,956.78, 1,387,427.97 and 475,803.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,956.78, 1,387,427.97 and 475,803.50 is: 713,701.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,956.78 : 1,387,427.97 = 475,803.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,956.78/1,387,427.97 = 475,803.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,956.78x = 1,387,427.97 × 475,803.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,956.78x = 660,143,084,123.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,143,084,123.90/924,956.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,701.55

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