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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,903.86, 1,277,796.97 and 517,981.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,903.86, 1,277,796.97 and 517,981.38 is: 714,842.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,903.86 : 1,277,796.97 = 517,981.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,903.86/1,277,796.97 = 517,981.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,903.86x = 1,277,796.97 × 517,981.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,903.86x = 661,875,037,880.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,875,037,880.42/925,903.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,842.08

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