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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,145.70, 1,282,318.14 and 521,357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,145.70, 1,282,318.14 and 521,357.68 is: 719,528.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,145.70 : 1,282,318.14 = 521,357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,145.70/1,282,318.14 = 521,357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,145.70x = 1,282,318.14 × 521,357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,145.70x = 668,546,410,492.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,546,410,492.32/929,145.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,528.07

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