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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,601.38, 1,265,061.92 and 534,628.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,601.38, 1,265,061.92 and 534,628.14 is: 737,875.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,601.38 : 1,265,061.92 = 534,628.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,601.38/1,265,061.92 = 534,628.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,601.38x = 1,265,061.92 × 534,628.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,601.38x = 676,337,701,274.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,337,701,274.43/916,601.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,875.50

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