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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,033.90, 1,266,493.83 and 573,271.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,033.90, 1,266,493.83 and 573,271.27 is: 790,868.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,033.90 : 1,266,493.83 = 573,271.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,033.90/1,266,493.83 = 573,271.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,033.90x = 1,266,493.83 × 573,271.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,033.90x = 726,044,528,179.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,044,528,179.29/918,033.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790,868.97

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