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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,633.56, 1,278,683.68 and 518,641.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,633.56, 1,278,683.68 and 518,641.96 is: 715,686.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,633.56 : 1,278,683.68 = 518,641.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,633.56/1,278,683.68 = 518,641.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,633.56x = 1,278,683.68 × 518,641.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,633.56x = 663,179,010,015.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,179,010,015.21/926,633.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,686.37

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