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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,469.83, 1,279,846.94 and 513,978.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,469.83, 1,279,846.94 and 513,978.87 is: 709,256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,469.83 : 1,279,846.94 = 513,978.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,469.83/1,279,846.94 = 513,978.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,469.83x = 1,279,846.94 × 513,978.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,469.83x = 657,814,281,424.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,814,281,424.26/927,469.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,256.80

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