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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,860, 1,277,694.48 and 501,924

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,860, 1,277,694.48 and 501,924 is: 692,659.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,860 : 1,277,694.48 = 501,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,860/1,277,694.48 = 501,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,860x = 1,277,694.48 × 501,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,860x = 641,305,524,179.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,305,524,179.52/925,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,659.28

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