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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,940, 1,279,177.20 and 503,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,940, 1,279,177.20 and 503,004 is: 694,145.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,940 : 1,279,177.20 = 503,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,940/1,279,177.20 = 503,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,940x = 1,279,177.20 × 503,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,940x = 643,431,248,308.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,431,248,308.80/926,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,145.52

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