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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,860.40, 1,277,172.92 and 538,632.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,860.40, 1,277,172.92 and 538,632.32 is: 743,013.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,860.40 : 1,277,172.92 = 538,632.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,860.40/1,277,172.92 = 538,632.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,860.40x = 1,277,172.92 × 538,632.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,860.40x = 687,926,612,940.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,926,612,940.77/925,860.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,013.32

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