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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,879.48, 1,265,298.54 and 572,915.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,879.48, 1,265,298.54 and 572,915.01 is: 790,625.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,879.48 : 1,265,298.54 = 572,915.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,879.48/1,265,298.54 = 572,915.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,879.48x = 1,265,298.54 × 572,915.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,879.48x = 724,908,528,293.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,908,528,293.52/916,879.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790,625.75

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