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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,982.68, 1,390,124.08 and 427,996.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,982.68, 1,390,124.08 and 427,996.76 is: 641,833.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,982.68 : 1,390,124.08 = 427,996.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,982.68/1,390,124.08 = 427,996.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,982.68x = 1,390,124.08 × 427,996.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,982.68x = 594,968,602,237.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,968,602,237.98/926,982.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,833.57

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