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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,226, 1,276,811.88 and 501,290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,226, 1,276,811.88 and 501,290 is: 691,780.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,226 : 1,276,811.88 = 501,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,226/1,276,811.88 = 501,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,226x = 1,276,811.88 × 501,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,226x = 640,053,027,325.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,053,027,325.20/925,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,780.20

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