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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,933, 1,279,167.54 and 502,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,933, 1,279,167.54 and 502,997 is: 694,135.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,933 : 1,279,167.54 = 502,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,933/1,279,167.54 = 502,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,933x = 1,279,167.54 × 502,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,933x = 643,417,435,117.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,417,435,117.38/926,933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,135.86

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