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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,609.92, 1,277,370.72 and 523,227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,609.92, 1,277,370.72 and 523,227.84 is: 722,070.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,609.92 : 1,277,370.72 = 523,227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,609.92/1,277,370.72 = 523,227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,609.92x = 1,277,370.72 × 523,227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,609.92x = 668,355,922,704.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,355,922,704.85/925,609.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,070.83

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