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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,816.88, 1,277,566.98 and 517,847.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,816.88, 1,277,566.98 and 517,847.96 is: 714,596.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,816.88 : 1,277,566.98 = 517,847.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,816.88/1,277,566.98 = 517,847.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,816.88x = 1,277,566.98 × 517,847.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,816.88x = 661,585,454,356.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,585,454,356.36/925,816.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,596.45

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