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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915,458.74, 1,373,978.67 and 635,172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915,458.74, 1,373,978.67 and 635,172.82 is: 953,307.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915,458.74 : 1,373,978.67 = 635,172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915,458.74/1,373,978.67 = 635,172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915,458.74x = 1,373,978.67 × 635,172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915,458.74x = 872,713,906,443.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,713,906,443.75/915,458.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953,307.74

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