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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,973.40, 1,277,836.38 and 523,579.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,973.40, 1,277,836.38 and 523,579.80 is: 722,536.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,973.40 : 1,277,836.38 = 523,579.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,973.40/1,277,836.38 = 523,579.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,973.40x = 1,277,836.38 × 523,579.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,973.40x = 669,049,316,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,049,316,273.12/925,973.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,536.22

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