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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,579.49, 1,277,302.70 and 517,688.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,579.49, 1,277,302.70 and 517,688.33 is: 714,411.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,579.49 : 1,277,302.70 = 517,688.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,579.49/1,277,302.70 = 517,688.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,579.49x = 1,277,302.70 × 517,688.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,579.49x = 661,244,701,667.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,244,701,667.49/925,579.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,411.58

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