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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,538.58, 1,277,234.33 and 517,635.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,538.58, 1,277,234.33 and 517,635.54 is: 714,332.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,538.58 : 1,277,234.33 = 517,635.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,538.58/1,277,234.33 = 517,635.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,538.58x = 1,277,234.33 × 517,635.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,538.58x = 661,141,882,116.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,141,882,116.09/925,538.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,332.06

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