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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,430.40, 1,277,102.70 and 538,265.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,430.40, 1,277,102.70 and 538,265.79 is: 742,811.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,430.40 : 1,277,102.70 = 538,265.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,430.40/1,277,102.70 = 538,265.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,430.40x = 1,277,102.70 × 538,265.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,430.40x = 687,420,693,726.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,420,693,726.63/925,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,811.88

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