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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,383.66, 1,277,032.87 and 538,291.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,383.66, 1,277,032.87 and 538,291.95 is: 742,844.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,383.66 : 1,277,032.87 = 538,291.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,383.66/1,277,032.87 = 538,291.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,383.66x = 1,277,032.87 × 538,291.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,383.66x = 687,416,513,806.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,416,513,806.40/925,383.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,844.88

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