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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,537.08, 1,267,602.27 and 510,623.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,537.08, 1,267,602.27 and 510,623.24 is: 704,671.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,537.08 : 1,267,602.27 = 510,623.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,537.08/1,267,602.27 = 510,623.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,537.08x = 1,267,602.27 × 510,623.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,537.08x = 647,267,178,138.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,267,178,138.76/918,537.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,671.80

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