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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,771.44, 1,280,338.28 and 540,578.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,771.44, 1,280,338.28 and 540,578.48 is: 746,006.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,771.44 : 1,280,338.28 = 540,578.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,771.44/1,280,338.28 = 540,578.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,771.44x = 1,280,338.28 × 540,578.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,771.44x = 692,123,321,288.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,123,321,288.21/927,771.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,006.28

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