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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915,169.32, 1,262,506.50 and 575,824.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915,169.32, 1,262,506.50 and 575,824.68 is: 794,369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915,169.32 : 1,262,506.50 = 575,824.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915,169.32/1,262,506.50 = 575,824.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915,169.32x = 1,262,506.50 × 575,824.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915,169.32x = 726,982,401,360.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,982,401,360.42/915,169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,369.29

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