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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,665.69, 1,283,002.17 and 516,223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,665.69, 1,283,002.17 and 516,223.80 is: 712,424.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,665.69 : 1,283,002.17 = 516,223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,665.69/1,283,002.17 = 516,223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,665.69x = 1,283,002.17 × 516,223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,665.69x = 662,316,255,605.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,316,255,605.65/929,665.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,424.12

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