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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,174.39, 1,267,050.31 and 504,712.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,174.39, 1,267,050.31 and 504,712.54 is: 696,486.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,174.39 : 1,267,050.31 = 504,712.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,174.39/1,267,050.31 = 504,712.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,174.39x = 1,267,050.31 × 504,712.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,174.39x = 639,496,180,267.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,496,180,267.89/918,174.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,486.62

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