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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,234.17, 1,377,493.87 and 468,711.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,234.17, 1,377,493.87 and 468,711.82 is: 703,140.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,234.17 : 1,377,493.87 = 468,711.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,234.17/1,377,493.87 = 468,711.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,234.17x = 1,377,493.87 × 468,711.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,234.17x = 645,647,653,845.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,647,653,845.32/918,234.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,140.52

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