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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,117.80, 1,388,399.10 and 482,885.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,117.80, 1,388,399.10 and 482,885.80 is: 723,923.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,117.80 : 1,388,399.10 = 482,885.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,117.80/1,388,399.10 = 482,885.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,117.80x = 1,388,399.10 × 482,885.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,117.80x = 670,438,210,122.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,438,210,122.78/926,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,923.25

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