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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,203.74, 1,280,999.51 and 520,299.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,203.74, 1,280,999.51 and 520,299.08 is: 718,056.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,203.74 : 1,280,999.51 = 520,299.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,203.74/1,280,999.51 = 520,299.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,203.74x = 1,280,999.51 × 520,299.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,203.74x = 666,502,866,533.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,502,866,533.45/928,203.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,056.65

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