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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915,624, 1,263,561.12 and 513,216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915,624, 1,263,561.12 and 513,216 is: 708,238.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915,624 : 1,263,561.12 = 513,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915,624/1,263,561.12 = 513,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915,624x = 1,263,561.12 × 513,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915,624x = 648,479,783,761.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,479,783,761.92/915,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,238.08

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