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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,952, 1,279,193.76 and 503,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,952, 1,279,193.76 and 503,016 is: 694,162.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,952 : 1,279,193.76 = 503,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,952/1,279,193.76 = 503,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,952x = 1,279,193.76 × 503,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,952x = 643,454,928,380.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,454,928,380.16/926,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,162.08

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