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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,261.28, 1,279,169 and 604,825.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,261.28, 1,279,169 and 604,825.12 is: 834,364.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,261.28 : 1,279,169 = 604,825.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,261.28/1,279,169 = 604,825.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,261.28x = 1,279,169 × 604,825.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,261.28x = 773,673,543,925.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,673,543,925.28/927,261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,364.12

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