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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,168.89, 1,267,042.72 and 504,707.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,168.89, 1,267,042.72 and 504,707.06 is: 696,479.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,168.89 : 1,267,042.72 = 504,707.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,168.89/1,267,042.72 = 504,707.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,168.89x = 1,267,042.72 × 504,707.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,168.89x = 639,485,407,795.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,485,407,795.13/918,168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,479.06

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