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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,944, 1,279,182.72 and 503,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,944, 1,279,182.72 and 503,008 is: 694,151.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,944 : 1,279,182.72 = 503,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,944/1,279,182.72 = 503,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,944x = 1,279,182.72 × 503,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,944x = 643,439,141,621.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,439,141,621.76/926,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,151.04

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