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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,470.08, 1,279,847.28 and 513,979.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,470.08, 1,279,847.28 and 513,979.12 is: 709,257.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,470.08 : 1,279,847.28 = 513,979.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,470.08/1,279,847.28 = 513,979.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,470.08x = 1,279,847.28 × 513,979.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,470.08x = 657,814,778,708.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,814,778,708.79/927,470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,257.14

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