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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,443.04, 1,277,102.40 and 517,540.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,443.04, 1,277,102.40 and 517,540.24 is: 714,200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,443.04 : 1,277,102.40 = 517,540.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,443.04/1,277,102.40 = 517,540.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,443.04x = 1,277,102.40 × 517,540.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,443.04x = 660,951,882,600.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,951,882,600.58/925,443.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,200.50

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