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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,538.09, 1,278,563.31 and 518,571.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,538.09, 1,278,563.31 and 518,571.33 is: 715,595.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,538.09 : 1,278,563.31 = 518,571.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,538.09/1,278,563.31 = 518,571.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,538.09x = 1,278,563.31 × 518,571.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,538.09x = 663,026,276,155.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,026,276,155.90/926,538.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,595.27

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