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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,524, 1,277,169.84 and 512,035.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,524, 1,277,169.84 and 512,035.92 is: 706,580.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,524 : 1,277,169.84 = 512,035.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,524/1,277,169.84 = 512,035.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,524x = 1,277,169.84 × 512,035.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,524x = 653,956,834,020.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,956,834,020.65/925,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,580.09

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