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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,949.72, 1,281,884.78 and 515,508.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,949.72, 1,281,884.78 and 515,508.71 is: 711,365.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,949.72 : 1,281,884.78 = 515,508.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,949.72/1,281,884.78 = 515,508.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,949.72x = 1,281,884.78 × 515,508.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,949.72x = 660,822,773,799.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,822,773,799.92/928,949.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,365.49

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