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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,746.28, 1,277,469.86 and 517,777.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,746.28, 1,277,469.86 and 517,777.52 is: 714,499.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,746.28 : 1,277,469.86 = 517,777.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,746.28/1,277,469.86 = 517,777.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,746.28x = 1,277,469.86 × 517,777.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,746.28x = 661,445,176,590.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,445,176,590.33/925,746.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,499.42

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