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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,791.40, 1,279,079.88 and 564,427.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,791.40, 1,279,079.88 and 564,427.64 is: 778,975.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,791.40 : 1,279,079.88 = 564,427.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,791.40/1,279,079.88 = 564,427.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,791.40x = 1,279,079.88 × 564,427.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,791.40x = 721,948,038,039.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,948,038,039.88/926,791.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,975.76

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