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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,442.04, 1,277,101.02 and 517,539.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,442.04, 1,277,101.02 and 517,539.24 is: 714,199.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,442.04 : 1,277,101.02 = 517,539.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,442.04/1,277,101.02 = 517,539.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,442.04x = 1,277,101.02 × 517,539.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,442.04x = 660,949,891,294.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,949,891,294.03/925,442.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,199.12

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