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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,901.59, 1,277,793.83 and 517,979.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,901.59, 1,277,793.83 and 517,979.10 is: 714,838.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,901.59 : 1,277,793.83 = 517,979.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,901.59/1,277,793.83 = 517,979.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,901.59x = 1,277,793.83 × 517,979.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,901.59x = 661,870,503,043.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,870,503,043.00/925,901.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,838.93

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