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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,356.20, 1,278,394.50 and 518,454.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,356.20, 1,278,394.50 and 518,454.60 is: 715,480.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,356.20 : 1,278,394.50 = 518,454.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,356.20/1,278,394.50 = 518,454.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,356.20x = 1,278,394.50 × 518,454.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,356.20x = 662,789,509,139.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,789,509,139.70/926,356.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,480.19

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