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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,694.92, 1,280,842.76 and 579,365.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,694.92, 1,280,842.76 and 579,365.96 is: 799,914.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,694.92 : 1,280,842.76 = 579,365.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,694.92/1,280,842.76 = 579,365.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,694.92x = 1,280,842.76 × 579,365.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,694.92x = 742,076,692,359.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,076,692,359.62/927,694.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,914.58

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