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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,203.78, 1,276,944.57 and 538,138.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,203.78, 1,276,944.57 and 538,138.98 is: 742,726.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,203.78 : 1,276,944.57 = 538,138.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,203.78/1,276,944.57 = 538,138.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,203.78x = 1,276,944.57 × 538,138.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,203.78x = 687,173,648,416.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,173,648,416.34/925,203.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,726.81

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