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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,465.04, 1,277,132.76 and 517,562.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,465.04, 1,277,132.76 and 517,562.24 is: 714,230.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,465.04 : 1,277,132.76 = 517,562.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,465.04/1,277,132.76 = 517,562.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,465.04x = 1,277,132.76 × 517,562.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,465.04x = 660,995,692,042.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,995,692,042.98/925,465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,230.86

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