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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,954, 1,279,196.52 and 503,018

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,954, 1,279,196.52 and 503,018 is: 694,164.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,954 : 1,279,196.52 = 503,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,954/1,279,196.52 = 503,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,954x = 1,279,196.52 × 503,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,954x = 643,458,875,097.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,458,875,097.36/926,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,164.84

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