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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,780.38, 1,277,516.61 and 517,811.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,780.38, 1,277,516.61 and 517,811.46 is: 714,546.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,780.38 : 1,277,516.61 = 517,811.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,780.38/1,277,516.61 = 517,811.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,780.38x = 1,277,516.61 × 517,811.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,780.38x = 661,512,740,998.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,512,740,998.35/925,780.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,546.08

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