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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,706.46, 1,277,414.79 and 517,737.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,706.46, 1,277,414.79 and 517,737.66 is: 714,444.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,706.46 : 1,277,414.79 = 517,737.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,706.46/1,277,414.79 = 517,737.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,706.46x = 1,277,414.79 × 517,737.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,706.46x = 661,365,744,223.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,365,744,223.99/925,706.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,444.34

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