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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,277.98, 1,258,667.28 and 636,628.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,277.98, 1,258,667.28 and 636,628.50 is: 878,354.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,277.98 : 1,258,667.28 = 636,628.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,277.98/1,258,667.28 = 636,628.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,277.98x = 1,258,667.28 × 636,628.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,277.98x = 801,303,462,465.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,303,462,465.48/912,277.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,354.49

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