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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,600.38, 1,265,060.54 and 534,627.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,600.38, 1,265,060.54 and 534,627.14 is: 737,874.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,600.38 : 1,265,060.54 = 534,627.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,600.38/1,265,060.54 = 534,627.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,600.38x = 1,265,060.54 × 534,627.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,600.38x = 676,335,698,427.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,335,698,427.06/916,600.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,874.12

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