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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,799.06, 1,277,551.32 and 517,822.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,799.06, 1,277,551.32 and 517,822.08 is: 714,565.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,799.06 : 1,277,551.32 = 517,822.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,799.06/1,277,551.32 = 517,822.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,799.06x = 1,277,551.32 × 517,822.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,799.06x = 661,544,281,829.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,544,281,829.15/925,799.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,565.73

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