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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915,219, 1,263,002.58 and 557,523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915,219, 1,263,002.58 and 557,523 is: 769,381.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915,219 : 1,263,002.58 = 557,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915,219/1,263,002.58 = 557,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915,219x = 1,263,002.58 × 557,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915,219x = 704,152,987,409.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,152,987,409.34/915,219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,381.96

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