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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,277, 1,282,852.76 and 623,241.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,277, 1,282,852.76 and 623,241.45 is: 860,375.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,277 : 1,282,852.76 = 623,241.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,277/1,282,852.76 = 623,241.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,277x = 1,282,852.76 × 623,241.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,277x = 799,527,011,162.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,527,011,162.70/929,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,375.34

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