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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,626.38, 1,277,482.68 and 517,750.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,626.38, 1,277,482.68 and 517,750.88 is: 714,562.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,626.38 : 1,277,482.68 = 517,750.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,626.38/1,277,482.68 = 517,750.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,626.38x = 1,277,482.68 × 517,750.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,626.38x = 661,417,775,367.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,417,775,367.35/925,626.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,562.37

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