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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,534.60, 1,279,994.92 and 514,097.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,534.60, 1,279,994.92 and 514,097.78 is: 709,453.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,534.60 : 1,279,994.92 = 514,097.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,534.60/1,279,994.92 = 514,097.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,534.60x = 1,279,994.92 × 514,097.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,534.60x = 658,042,546,783.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,042,546,783.28/927,534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,453.37

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