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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917,238.46, 1,265,746.48 and 509,366.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917,238.46, 1,265,746.48 and 509,366.14 is: 702,901.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917,238.46 : 1,265,746.48 = 509,366.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917,238.46/1,265,746.48 = 509,366.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917,238.46x = 1,265,746.48 × 509,366.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917,238.46x = 644,728,398,736.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,728,398,736.19/917,238.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,901.62

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