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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,725.94, 1,276,987.35 and 538,497.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,725.94, 1,276,987.35 and 538,497.79 is: 742,827.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,725.94 : 1,276,987.35 = 538,497.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,725.94/1,276,987.35 = 538,497.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,725.94x = 1,276,987.35 × 538,497.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,725.94x = 687,654,865,832.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,654,865,832.96/925,725.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,827.69

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