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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917,207.47, 1,265,862.96 and 554,633.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917,207.47, 1,265,862.96 and 554,633.86 is: 765,465.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917,207.47 : 1,265,862.96 = 554,633.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917,207.47/1,265,862.96 = 554,633.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917,207.47x = 1,265,862.96 × 554,633.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917,207.47x = 702,090,459,735.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,090,459,735.83/917,207.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,465.27

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