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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,740.23, 1,277,006.92 and 538,512.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,740.23, 1,277,006.92 and 538,512.08 is: 742,847.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,740.23 : 1,277,006.92 = 538,512.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,740.23/1,277,006.92 = 538,512.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,740.23x = 1,277,006.92 × 538,512.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,740.23x = 687,683,644,932.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,683,644,932.28/925,740.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,847.32

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