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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917,754.79, 1,266,537.16 and 627,973.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917,754.79, 1,266,537.16 and 627,973.80 is: 866,628.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917,754.79 : 1,266,537.16 = 627,973.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917,754.79/1,266,537.16 = 627,973.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917,754.79x = 1,266,537.16 × 627,973.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917,754.79x = 795,352,153,206.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,352,153,206.41/917,754.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,628.17

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