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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,992, 1,279,248.96 and 503,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,992, 1,279,248.96 and 503,056 is: 694,217.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,992 : 1,279,248.96 = 503,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,992/1,279,248.96 = 503,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,992x = 1,279,248.96 × 503,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,992x = 643,533,864,821.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,533,864,821.76/926,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,217.28

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