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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,202.74, 1,280,998.13 and 520,298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,202.74, 1,280,998.13 and 520,298.08 is: 718,055.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,202.74 : 1,280,998.13 = 520,298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,202.74/1,280,998.13 = 520,298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,202.74x = 1,280,998.13 × 520,298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,202.74x = 666,500,858,516.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,500,858,516.11/928,202.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,055.26

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