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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,344.08, 1,264,617.96 and 513,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,344.08, 1,264,617.96 and 513,962 is: 709,302.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,344.08 : 1,264,617.96 = 513,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,344.08/1,264,617.96 = 513,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,344.08x = 1,264,617.96 × 513,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,344.08x = 649,965,575,957.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,965,575,957.52/916,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,302.97

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