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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,522.50, 1,279,978.20 and 514,085.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,522.50, 1,279,978.20 and 514,085.67 is: 709,436.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,522.50 : 1,279,978.20 = 514,085.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,522.50/1,279,978.20 = 514,085.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,522.50x = 1,279,978.20 × 514,085.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,522.50x = 658,018,450,532.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,018,450,532.39/927,522.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,436.65

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