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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917,232.38, 1,265,897.23 and 554,658.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917,232.38, 1,265,897.23 and 554,658.74 is: 765,499.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917,232.38 : 1,265,897.23 = 554,658.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917,232.38/1,265,897.23 = 554,658.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917,232.38x = 1,265,897.23 × 554,658.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917,232.38x = 702,140,962,561.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,140,962,561.29/917,232.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,499.54

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