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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,382.16, 1,277,030.79 and 538,290.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,382.16, 1,277,030.79 and 538,290.46 is: 742,842.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,382.16 : 1,277,030.79 = 538,290.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,382.16/1,277,030.79 = 538,290.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,382.16x = 1,277,030.79 × 538,290.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,382.16x = 687,413,491,383.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,413,491,383.26/925,382.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,842.82

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