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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909,848, 1,255,184.52 and 527,653.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909,848, 1,255,184.52 and 527,653.28 is: 727,926.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909,848 : 1,255,184.52 = 527,653.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909,848/1,255,184.52 = 527,653.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909,848x = 1,255,184.52 × 527,653.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909,848x = 662,302,228,983.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,302,228,983.23/909,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,926.23

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