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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,184.17, 1,280,815.89 and 514,732.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,184.17, 1,280,815.89 and 514,732.81 is: 710,287.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,184.17 : 1,280,815.89 = 514,732.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,184.17/1,280,815.89 = 514,732.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,184.17x = 1,280,815.89 × 514,732.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,184.17x = 659,277,962,152.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,277,962,152.35/928,184.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,287.88

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