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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,870.26, 1,277,186.55 and 538,642.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,870.26, 1,277,186.55 and 538,642.20 is: 743,026.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,870.26 : 1,277,186.55 = 538,642.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,870.26/1,277,186.55 = 538,642.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,870.26x = 1,277,186.55 × 538,642.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,870.26x = 687,946,573,102.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,946,573,102.41/925,870.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,026.97

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