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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,596.37, 1,265,055.02 and 534,623.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,596.37, 1,265,055.02 and 534,623.14 is: 737,868.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,596.37 : 1,265,055.02 = 534,623.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,596.37/1,265,055.02 = 534,623.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,596.37x = 1,265,055.02 × 534,623.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,596.37x = 676,327,687,065.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,327,687,065.16/916,596.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,868.61

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