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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,051.24, 1,279,224.99 and 519,096.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,051.24, 1,279,224.99 and 519,096.36 is: 716,293.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,051.24 : 1,279,224.99 = 519,096.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,051.24/1,279,224.99 = 519,096.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,051.24x = 1,279,224.99 × 519,096.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,051.24x = 664,041,035,930.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,041,035,930.04/927,051.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,293.78

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