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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915,274.88, 1,263,019.20 and 512,789.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915,274.88, 1,263,019.20 and 512,789.12 is: 707,615.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915,274.88 : 1,263,019.20 = 512,789.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915,274.88/1,263,019.20 = 512,789.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915,274.88x = 1,263,019.20 × 512,789.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915,274.88x = 647,662,504,111.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,662,504,111.10/915,274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,615.29

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