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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,859.56, 1,279,030.77 and 518,923.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,859.56, 1,279,030.77 and 518,923.24 is: 716,094.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,859.56 : 1,279,030.77 = 518,923.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,859.56/1,279,030.77 = 518,923.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,859.56x = 1,279,030.77 × 518,923.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,859.56x = 663,718,791,228.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,718,791,228.10/926,859.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,094.24

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