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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,315.48, 1,264,557.95 and 572,355.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,315.48, 1,264,557.95 and 572,355.05 is: 789,876.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,315.48 : 1,264,557.95 = 572,355.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,315.48/1,264,557.95 = 572,355.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,315.48x = 1,264,557.95 × 572,355.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,315.48x = 723,776,133,292.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,776,133,292.43/916,315.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,876.58

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