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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,704, 1,274,898.64 and 627,317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,704, 1,274,898.64 and 627,317.76 is: 939,019.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,704 : 1,274,898.64 = 627,317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,704/1,274,898.64 = 627,317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,704x = 1,274,898.64 × 627,317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,704x = 799,766,559,071.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,766,559,071.85/851,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939,019.38

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