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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,448.61, 1,279,296.98 and 582,857.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,448.61, 1,279,296.98 and 582,857.24 is: 804,844.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,448.61 : 1,279,296.98 = 582,857.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,448.61/1,279,296.98 = 582,857.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,448.61x = 1,279,296.98 × 582,857.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,448.61x = 745,647,503,988.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,647,503,988.85/926,448.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,844.97

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