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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917,753.79, 1,266,535.78 and 627,972.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917,753.79, 1,266,535.78 and 627,972.80 is: 866,626.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917,753.79 : 1,266,535.78 = 627,972.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917,753.79/1,266,535.78 = 627,972.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917,753.79x = 1,266,535.78 × 627,972.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917,753.79x = 795,350,010,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,350,010,594.24/917,753.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,626.78

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