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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917,042, 1,265,634.64 and 514,634

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917,042, 1,265,634.64 and 514,634 is: 710,260.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917,042 : 1,265,634.64 = 514,634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917,042/1,265,634.64 = 514,634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917,042x = 1,265,634.64 × 514,634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917,042x = 651,338,617,321.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,338,617,321.76/917,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,260.40

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