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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,443.52, 1,279,920 and 519,521.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,443.52, 1,279,920 and 519,521.52 is: 716,966.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,443.52 : 1,279,920 = 519,521.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,443.52/1,279,920 = 519,521.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,443.52x = 1,279,920 × 519,521.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,443.52x = 664,945,983,878.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,945,983,878.40/927,443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,966.55

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