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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,911.68, 1,281,832.80 and 520,982.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,911.68, 1,281,832.80 and 520,982.72 is: 718,919.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,911.68 : 1,281,832.80 = 520,982.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,911.68/1,281,832.80 = 520,982.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,911.68x = 1,281,832.80 × 520,982.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,911.68x = 667,812,738,729.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,812,738,729.22/928,911.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,919.52

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