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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,858.52, 1,278,767.52 and 518,900.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,858.52, 1,278,767.52 and 518,900.40 is: 715,916.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,858.52 : 1,278,767.52 = 518,900.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,858.52/1,278,767.52 = 518,900.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,858.52x = 1,278,767.52 × 518,900.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,858.52x = 663,552,977,635.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,552,977,635.01/926,858.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,916.14

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