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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,495.80, 1,277,249.22 and 517,635.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,495.80, 1,277,249.22 and 517,635.60 is: 714,373.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,495.80 : 1,277,249.22 = 517,635.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,495.80/1,277,249.22 = 517,635.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,495.80x = 1,277,249.22 × 517,635.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,495.80x = 661,149,666,344.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,149,666,344.23/925,495.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,373.49

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