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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,426.04, 1,277,079 and 517,523.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,426.04, 1,277,079 and 517,523.24 is: 714,177.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,426.04 : 1,277,079 = 517,523.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,426.04/1,277,079 = 517,523.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,426.04x = 1,277,079 × 517,523.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,426.04x = 660,918,061,815.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,918,061,815.96/925,426.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,177.07

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