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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,421.92, 1,278,170.79 and 518,458.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,421.92, 1,278,170.79 and 518,458.94 is: 715,310.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,421.92 : 1,278,170.79 = 518,458.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,421.92/1,278,170.79 = 518,458.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,421.92x = 1,278,170.79 × 518,458.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,421.92x = 662,679,072,922.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,679,072,922.36/926,421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,310.23

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