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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,598.38, 1,265,057.78 and 534,625.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,598.38, 1,265,057.78 and 534,625.14 is: 737,871.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,598.38 : 1,265,057.78 = 534,625.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,598.38/1,265,057.78 = 534,625.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,598.38x = 1,265,057.78 × 534,625.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,598.38x = 676,331,692,740.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,331,692,740.59/916,598.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,871.36

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