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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,485, 1,281,328.74 and 526,077

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,485, 1,281,328.74 and 526,077 is: 725,997.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,485 : 1,281,328.74 = 526,077 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,485/1,281,328.74 = 526,077/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,485x = 1,281,328.74 × 526,077
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,485x = 674,077,579,552.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,077,579,552.98/928,485
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,997.27

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