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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,450.61, 1,279,299.74 and 582,859.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,450.61, 1,279,299.74 and 582,859.24 is: 804,847.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,450.61 : 1,279,299.74 = 582,859.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,450.61/1,279,299.74 = 582,859.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,450.61x = 1,279,299.74 × 582,859.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,450.61x = 745,651,674,188.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,651,674,188.60/926,450.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,847.73

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