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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,959.58, 1,280,690.46 and 520,171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,959.58, 1,280,690.46 and 520,171.56 is: 717,896.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,959.58 : 1,280,690.46 = 520,171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,959.58/1,280,690.46 = 520,171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,959.58x = 1,280,690.46 × 520,171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,959.58x = 666,178,754,455.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,178,754,455.32/927,959.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,896.31

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