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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917,043, 1,265,635.98 and 514,635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917,043, 1,265,635.98 and 514,635 is: 710,261.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917,043 : 1,265,635.98 = 514,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917,043/1,265,635.98 = 514,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917,043x = 1,265,635.98 × 514,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917,043x = 651,340,572,567.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,340,572,567.30/917,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,261.76

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