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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,835.88, 1,280,392.68 and 540,627.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,835.88, 1,280,392.68 and 540,627.16 is: 746,053.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,835.88 : 1,280,392.68 = 540,627.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,835.88/1,280,392.68 = 540,627.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,835.88x = 1,280,392.68 × 540,627.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,835.88x = 692,215,058,273.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,215,058,273.19/927,835.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,053.34

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