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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,902.86, 1,277,795.59 and 517,980.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,902.86, 1,277,795.59 and 517,980.38 is: 714,840.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,902.86 : 1,277,795.59 = 517,980.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,902.86/1,277,795.59 = 517,980.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,902.86x = 1,277,795.59 × 517,980.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,902.86x = 661,873,045,270.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,873,045,270.52/925,902.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,840.70

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