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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,625.76, 1,282,867.60 and 521,737.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,625.76, 1,282,867.60 and 521,737.12 is: 719,988.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,625.76 : 1,282,867.60 = 521,737.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,625.76/1,282,867.60 = 521,737.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,625.76x = 1,282,867.60 × 521,737.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,625.76x = 669,319,646,965.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,319,646,965.31/929,625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,988.27

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