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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,401.44, 1,277,030 and 511,953.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,401.44, 1,277,030 and 511,953.48 is: 706,482.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,401.44 : 1,277,030 = 511,953.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,401.44/1,277,030 = 511,953.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,401.44x = 1,277,030 × 511,953.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,401.44x = 653,779,952,564.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,779,952,564.40/925,401.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,482.53

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