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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,227, 1,278,193.26 and 502,291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,227, 1,278,193.26 and 502,291 is: 693,161.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,227 : 1,278,193.26 = 502,291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,227/1,278,193.26 = 502,291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,227x = 1,278,193.26 × 502,291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,227x = 642,024,970,758.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,024,970,758.66/926,227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,161.58

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