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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,507.74, 1,278,398.90 and 582,144.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,507.74, 1,278,398.90 and 582,144.17 is: 803,244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,507.74 : 1,278,398.90 = 582,144.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,507.74/1,278,398.90 = 582,144.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,507.74x = 1,278,398.90 × 582,144.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,507.74x = 744,212,460,177.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,212,460,177.42/926,507.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,244.74

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