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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,419.92, 1,278,168.03 and 518,456.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,419.92, 1,278,168.03 and 518,456.94 is: 715,307.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,419.92 : 1,278,168.03 = 518,456.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,419.92/1,278,168.03 = 518,456.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,419.92x = 1,278,168.03 × 518,456.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,419.92x = 662,675,085,639.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,675,085,639.63/926,419.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,307.47

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