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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,784, 1,280,011.68 and 624,453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,784, 1,280,011.68 and 624,453.12 is: 862,452.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,784 : 1,280,011.68 = 624,453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,784/1,280,011.68 = 624,453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,784x = 1,280,011.68 × 624,453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,784x = 799,307,287,212.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,307,287,212.44/926,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,452.62

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