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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,941.85, 1,277,849.37 and 518,019.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,941.85, 1,277,849.37 and 518,019.35 is: 714,894.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,941.85 : 1,277,849.37 = 518,019.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,941.85/1,277,849.37 = 518,019.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,941.85x = 1,277,849.37 × 518,019.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,941.85x = 661,950,700,045.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,950,700,045.31/925,941.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,894.46

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