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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,251.68, 1,374,704.88 and 557,153.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,251.68, 1,374,704.88 and 557,153.12 is: 835,928.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,251.68 : 1,374,704.88 = 557,153.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,251.68/1,374,704.88 = 557,153.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,251.68x = 1,374,704.88 × 557,153.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,251.68x = 765,921,112,971.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,921,112,971.23/916,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,928.74

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