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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,867.74, 1,278,971.76 and 518,912.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,867.74, 1,278,971.76 and 518,912.86 is: 716,040.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,867.74 : 1,278,971.76 = 518,912.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,867.74/1,278,971.76 = 518,912.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,867.74x = 1,278,971.76 × 518,912.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,867.74x = 663,674,893,840.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,674,893,840.83/926,867.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,040.56

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