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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,747.28, 1,277,471.24 and 517,778.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,747.28, 1,277,471.24 and 517,778.53 is: 714,500.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,747.28 : 1,277,471.24 = 517,778.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,747.28/1,277,471.24 = 517,778.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,747.28x = 1,277,471.24 × 517,778.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,747.28x = 661,447,171,788.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,447,171,788.23/925,747.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,500.80

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