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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915,220, 1,263,003.96 and 557,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915,220, 1,263,003.96 and 557,524 is: 769,383.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915,220 : 1,263,003.96 = 557,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915,220/1,263,003.96 = 557,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915,220x = 1,263,003.96 × 557,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915,220x = 704,155,019,795.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,155,019,795.04/915,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,383.34

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