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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,009.70, 1,377,014.55 and 544,761.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,009.70, 1,377,014.55 and 544,761.70 is: 817,142.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,009.70 : 1,377,014.55 = 544,761.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,009.70/1,377,014.55 = 544,761.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,009.70x = 1,377,014.55 × 544,761.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,009.70x = 750,144,787,182.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,144,787,182.74/918,009.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,142.55

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