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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,358.77, 1,277,071.68 and 517,494.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,358.77, 1,277,071.68 and 517,494.07 is: 714,184.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,358.77 : 1,277,071.68 = 517,494.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,358.77/1,277,071.68 = 517,494.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,358.77x = 1,277,071.68 × 517,494.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,358.77x = 660,877,021,364.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,877,021,364.94/925,358.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,184.64

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