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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,623, 1,264,948.38 and 514,223.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,623, 1,264,948.38 and 514,223.64 is: 709,633.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,623 : 1,264,948.38 = 514,223.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,623/1,264,948.38 = 514,223.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,623x = 1,264,948.38 × 514,223.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,623x = 650,466,360,375.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,466,360,375.70/916,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,633.47

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