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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915,728.22, 1,263,681 and 507,829.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915,728.22, 1,263,681 and 507,829.23 is: 700,791.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915,728.22 : 1,263,681 = 507,829.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915,728.22/1,263,681 = 507,829.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915,728.22x = 1,263,681 × 507,829.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915,728.22x = 641,734,149,195.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,734,149,195.63/915,728.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,791.06

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