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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,741.42, 1,262,309.11 and 527,573.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,741.42, 1,262,309.11 and 527,573.05 is: 728,031.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,741.42 : 1,262,309.11 = 527,573.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,741.42/1,262,309.11 = 527,573.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,741.42x = 1,262,309.11 × 527,573.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,741.42x = 665,960,262,730.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,960,262,730.78/914,741.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,031.16

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