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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,688.93, 1,274,876.19 and 627,302.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,688.93, 1,274,876.19 and 627,302.73 is: 938,996.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,688.93 : 1,274,876.19 = 627,302.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,688.93/1,274,876.19 = 627,302.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,688.93x = 1,274,876.19 × 627,302.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,688.93x = 799,733,314,399.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,733,314,399.00/851,688.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938,996.96

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