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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,159.80, 1,388,462.10 and 482,927.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,159.80, 1,388,462.10 and 482,927.80 is: 723,986.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,159.80 : 1,388,462.10 = 482,927.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,159.80/1,388,462.10 = 482,927.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,159.80x = 1,388,462.10 × 482,927.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,159.80x = 670,526,947,336.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,526,947,336.38/926,159.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,986.24

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