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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917,265.69, 1,265,784.12 and 509,393.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917,265.69, 1,265,784.12 and 509,393.43 is: 702,939.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917,265.69 : 1,265,784.12 = 509,393.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917,265.69/1,265,784.12 = 509,393.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917,265.69x = 1,265,784.12 × 509,393.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917,265.69x = 644,782,114,526.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,782,114,526.33/917,265.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,939.31

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