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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,048.90, 1,276,960.98 and 562,589.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,048.90, 1,276,960.98 and 562,589.20 is: 776,612.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,048.90 : 1,276,960.98 = 562,589.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,048.90/1,276,960.98 = 562,589.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,048.90x = 1,276,960.98 × 562,589.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,048.90x = 718,404,456,169.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,404,456,169.42/925,048.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,612.41

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