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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,271.47, 1,258,658.31 and 636,621.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,271.47, 1,258,658.31 and 636,621.99 is: 878,345.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,271.47 : 1,258,658.31 = 636,621.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,271.47/1,258,658.31 = 636,621.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,271.47x = 1,258,658.31 × 636,621.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,271.47x = 801,289,558,042.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,289,558,042.24/912,271.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,345.52

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