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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,582.23, 1,267,571.67 and 510,659.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,582.23, 1,267,571.67 and 510,659.24 is: 704,669.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,582.23 : 1,267,571.67 = 510,659.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,582.23/1,267,571.67 = 510,659.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,582.23x = 1,267,571.67 × 510,659.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,582.23x = 647,297,179,309.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,297,179,309.87/918,582.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,669.83

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