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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,448.46, 1,277,184 and 517,588.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,448.46, 1,277,184 and 517,588.26 is: 714,308.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,448.46 : 1,277,184 = 517,588.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,448.46/1,277,184 = 517,588.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,448.46x = 1,277,184 × 517,588.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,448.46x = 661,055,444,259.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,055,444,259.84/925,448.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,308.22

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