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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,941.80, 1,375,412.70 and 523,725.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,941.80, 1,375,412.70 and 523,725.80 is: 785,588.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,941.80 : 1,375,412.70 = 523,725.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,941.80/1,375,412.70 = 523,725.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,941.80x = 1,375,412.70 × 523,725.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,941.80x = 720,339,116,637.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,339,116,637.66/916,941.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,588.70

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