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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,826.72, 1,281,656.89 and 515,356.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,826.72, 1,281,656.89 and 515,356.90 is: 711,123.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,826.72 : 1,281,656.89 = 515,356.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,826.72/1,281,656.89 = 515,356.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,826.72x = 1,281,656.89 × 515,356.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,826.72x = 660,510,721,694.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,510,721,694.04/928,826.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,123.73

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