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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,998, 1,279,257.24 and 503,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,998, 1,279,257.24 and 503,062 is: 694,225.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,998 : 1,279,257.24 = 503,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,998/1,279,257.24 = 503,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,998x = 1,279,257.24 × 503,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,998x = 643,545,705,668.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,545,705,668.88/926,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,225.56

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