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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,999.28, 1,282,013.72 and 515,531.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,999.28, 1,282,013.72 and 515,531.92 is: 711,431.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,999.28 : 1,282,013.72 = 515,531.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,999.28/1,282,013.72 = 515,531.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,999.28x = 1,282,013.72 × 515,531.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,999.28x = 660,918,994,537.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,918,994,537.94/928,999.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,431.12

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