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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,980.30, 1,277,902.53 and 518,057.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,980.30, 1,277,902.53 and 518,057.82 is: 714,947.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,980.30 : 1,277,902.53 = 518,057.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,980.30/1,277,902.53 = 518,057.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,980.30x = 1,277,902.53 × 518,057.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,980.30x = 662,027,398,864.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,027,398,864.29/925,980.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,947.61

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