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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917,523.12, 1,266,642.11 and 573,550.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917,523.12, 1,266,642.11 and 573,550.39 is: 791,787.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917,523.12 : 1,266,642.11 = 573,550.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917,523.12/1,266,642.11 = 573,550.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917,523.12x = 1,266,642.11 × 573,550.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917,523.12x = 726,483,071,281.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,483,071,281.59/917,523.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,787.21

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