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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,909.61, 1,281,792.74 and 520,927.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,909.61, 1,281,792.74 and 520,927.48 is: 718,822.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,909.61 : 1,281,792.74 = 520,927.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,909.61/1,281,792.74 = 520,927.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,909.61x = 1,281,792.74 × 520,927.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,909.61x = 667,721,061,930.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,721,061,930.50/928,909.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,822.43

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