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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,582.87, 1,277,294.91 and 517,683.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,582.87, 1,277,294.91 and 517,683.74 is: 714,398.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,582.87 : 1,277,294.91 = 517,683.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,582.87/1,277,294.91 = 517,683.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,582.87x = 1,277,294.91 × 517,683.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,582.87x = 661,234,799,705.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,234,799,705.29/925,582.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,398.27

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