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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,454.78, 1,276,837 and 517,501.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,454.78, 1,276,837 and 517,501.52 is: 713,989.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,454.78 : 1,276,837 = 517,501.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,454.78/1,276,837 = 517,501.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,454.78x = 1,276,837 × 517,501.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,454.78x = 660,765,088,292.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,765,088,292.24/925,454.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,989.60

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