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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913,727, 1,261,515.12 and 587,172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913,727, 1,261,515.12 and 587,172.44 is: 810,665.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913,727 : 1,261,515.12 = 587,172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913,727/1,261,515.12 = 587,172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913,727x = 1,261,515.12 × 587,172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913,727x = 740,726,911,107.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,726,911,107.29/913,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,665.45

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