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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,442.48, 1,277,175.70 and 517,582.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,442.48, 1,277,175.70 and 517,582.27 is: 714,299.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,442.48 : 1,277,175.70 = 517,582.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,442.48/1,277,175.70 = 517,582.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,442.48x = 1,277,175.70 × 517,582.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,442.48x = 661,043,500,238.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,043,500,238.29/925,442.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,299.93

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