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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,817.31, 1,279,142.16 and 518,945.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,817.31, 1,279,142.16 and 518,945.43 is: 716,219.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,817.31 : 1,279,142.16 = 518,945.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,817.31/1,279,142.16 = 518,945.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,817.31x = 1,279,142.16 × 518,945.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,817.31x = 663,804,978,235.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,804,978,235.27/926,817.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,219.88

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