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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,005.58, 1,280,753.94 and 520,217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,005.58, 1,280,753.94 and 520,217.56 is: 717,959.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,005.58 : 1,280,753.94 = 520,217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,005.58/1,280,753.94 = 520,217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,005.58x = 1,280,753.94 × 520,217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,005.58x = 666,270,689,627.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,270,689,627.19/928,005.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,959.79

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