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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,516.30, 1,278,410.72 and 582,152.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,516.30, 1,278,410.72 and 582,152.74 is: 803,256.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,516.30 : 1,278,410.72 = 582,152.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,516.30/1,278,410.72 = 582,152.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,516.30x = 1,278,410.72 × 582,152.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,516.30x = 744,230,297,386.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,230,297,386.58/926,516.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,256.57

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