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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,527, 1,277,173.98 and 512,038.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,527, 1,277,173.98 and 512,038.92 is: 706,584.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,527 : 1,277,173.98 = 512,038.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,527/1,277,173.98 = 512,038.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,527x = 1,277,173.98 × 512,038.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,527x = 653,962,785,371.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,962,785,371.30/925,527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,584.23

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