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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915,804, 1,263,809.52 and 513,396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915,804, 1,263,809.52 and 513,396 is: 708,486.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915,804 : 1,263,809.52 = 513,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915,804/1,263,809.52 = 513,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915,804x = 1,263,809.52 × 513,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915,804x = 648,834,752,329.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,834,752,329.92/915,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,486.48

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