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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,587.33, 1,278,691.02 and 518,689.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,587.33, 1,278,691.02 and 518,689.96 is: 715,792.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,587.33 : 1,278,691.02 = 518,689.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,587.33/1,278,691.02 = 518,689.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,587.33x = 1,278,691.02 × 518,689.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,587.33x = 663,244,190,819.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,244,190,819.43/926,587.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,792.43

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