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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,540.59, 1,278,566.76 and 518,573.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,540.59, 1,278,566.76 and 518,573.83 is: 715,598.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,540.59 : 1,278,566.76 = 518,573.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,540.59/1,278,566.76 = 518,573.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,540.59x = 1,278,566.76 × 518,573.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,540.59x = 663,031,261,643.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,031,261,643.89/926,540.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,598.72

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