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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930,618.87, 1,284,226 and 517,154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930,618.87, 1,284,226 and 517,154.25 is: 713,657.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930,618.87 : 1,284,226 = 517,154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930,618.87/1,284,226 = 517,154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930,618.87x = 1,284,226 × 517,154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930,618.87x = 664,142,933,860.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,142,933,860.50/930,618.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,657.28

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