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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,012.58, 1,280,763.60 and 520,224.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,012.58, 1,280,763.60 and 520,224.56 is: 717,969.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,012.58 : 1,280,763.60 = 520,224.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,012.58/1,280,763.60 = 520,224.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,012.58x = 1,280,763.60 × 520,224.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,012.58x = 666,284,680,274.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,284,680,274.02/928,012.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,969.45

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