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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,292.38, 1,278,283.48 and 502,356.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,292.38, 1,278,283.48 and 502,356.38 is: 693,251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,292.38 : 1,278,283.48 = 502,356.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,292.38/1,278,283.48 = 502,356.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,292.38x = 1,278,283.48 × 502,356.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,292.38x = 642,153,853,979.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,153,853,979.29/926,292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,251.80

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