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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,036, 1,278,093.48 and 544,062.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,036, 1,278,093.48 and 544,062.68 is: 750,902.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,036 : 1,278,093.48 = 544,062.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,036/1,278,093.48 = 544,062.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,036x = 1,278,093.48 × 544,062.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,036x = 695,362,964,019.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,362,964,019.33/926,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,902.73

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