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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,342.16, 1,278,958.32 and 712,599.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,342.16, 1,278,958.32 and 712,599.36 is: 983,853.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,342.16 : 1,278,958.32 = 712,599.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,342.16/1,278,958.32 = 712,599.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,342.16x = 1,278,958.32 × 712,599.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,342.16x = 911,384,880,298.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,384,880,298.68/926,342.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983,853.40

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