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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,318.57, 1,278,375.95 and 518,412.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,318.57, 1,278,375.95 and 518,412.08 is: 715,440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,318.57 : 1,278,375.95 = 518,412.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,318.57/1,278,375.95 = 518,412.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,318.57x = 1,278,375.95 × 518,412.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,318.57x = 662,725,539,753.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,725,539,753.45/926,318.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,440.20

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