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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,636.12, 1,277,496.08 and 517,760.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,636.12, 1,277,496.08 and 517,760.62 is: 714,575.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,636.12 : 1,277,496.08 = 517,760.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,636.12/1,277,496.08 = 517,760.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,636.12x = 1,277,496.08 × 517,760.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,636.12x = 661,437,162,428.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,437,162,428.37/925,636.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,575.79

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