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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,120.42, 1,266,905.57 and 530,877.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,120.42, 1,266,905.57 and 530,877.24 is: 732,552.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,120.42 : 1,266,905.57 = 530,877.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,120.42/1,266,905.57 = 530,877.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,120.42x = 1,266,905.57 × 530,877.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,120.42x = 672,571,332,342.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,571,332,342.23/918,120.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,552.42

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