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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,409.39, 1,278,153.54 and 518,446.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,409.39, 1,278,153.54 and 518,446.41 is: 715,292.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,409.39 : 1,278,153.54 = 518,446.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,409.39/1,278,153.54 = 518,446.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,409.39x = 1,278,153.54 × 518,446.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,409.39x = 662,654,114,241.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,654,114,241.79/926,409.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,292.96

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