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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,452.24, 1,279,301.98 and 582,860.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,452.24, 1,279,301.98 and 582,860.86 is: 804,849.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,452.24 : 1,279,301.98 = 582,860.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,452.24/1,279,301.98 = 582,860.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,452.24x = 1,279,301.98 × 582,860.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,452.24x = 745,655,052,262.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,655,052,262.50/926,452.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,849.96

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