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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,628.24, 1,277,485.27 and 517,752.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,628.24, 1,277,485.27 and 517,752.74 is: 714,564.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,628.24 : 1,277,485.27 = 517,752.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,628.24/1,277,485.27 = 517,752.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,628.24x = 1,277,485.27 × 517,752.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,628.24x = 661,421,503,663.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,421,503,663.83/925,628.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,564.96

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