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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,743.82, 1,277,520.57 and 517,843.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,743.82, 1,277,520.57 and 517,843.72 is: 714,621.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,743.82 : 1,277,520.57 = 517,843.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,743.82/1,277,520.57 = 517,843.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,743.82x = 1,277,520.57 × 517,843.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,743.82x = 661,556,004,345.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,556,004,345.32/925,743.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,621.03

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