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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,864.74, 1,278,967.62 and 518,909.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,864.74, 1,278,967.62 and 518,909.86 is: 716,036.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,864.74 : 1,278,967.62 = 518,909.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,864.74/1,278,967.62 = 518,909.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,864.74x = 1,278,967.62 × 518,909.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,864.74x = 663,668,908,638.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,668,908,638.73/926,864.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,036.42

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