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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,781.26, 1,281,858.24 and 566,415.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,781.26, 1,281,858.24 and 566,415.32 is: 781,738.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,781.26 : 1,281,858.24 = 566,415.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,781.26/1,281,858.24 = 566,415.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,781.26x = 1,281,858.24 × 566,415.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,781.26x = 726,064,145,204.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,064,145,204.24/928,781.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,738.58

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