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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,817.91, 1,281,763.71 and 515,350.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,817.91, 1,281,763.71 and 515,350.85 is: 711,181.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,817.91 : 1,281,763.71 = 515,350.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,817.91/1,281,763.71 = 515,350.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,817.91x = 1,281,763.71 × 515,350.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,817.91x = 660,558,011,038.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,558,011,038.84/928,817.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,181.39

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