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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,727.03, 1,277,599.50 and 533,273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,727.03, 1,277,599.50 and 533,273.52 is: 735,972.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,727.03 : 1,277,599.50 = 533,273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,727.03/1,277,599.50 = 533,273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,727.03x = 1,277,599.50 × 533,273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,727.03x = 681,309,982,515.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,309,982,515.24/925,727.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,972.88

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