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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,994, 1,279,251.72 and 503,058

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,994, 1,279,251.72 and 503,058 is: 694,220.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,994 : 1,279,251.72 = 503,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,994/1,279,251.72 = 503,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,994x = 1,279,251.72 × 503,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,994x = 643,537,811,759.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,537,811,759.76/926,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,220.04

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