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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,594.78, 1,267,703.94 and 510,703.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,594.78, 1,267,703.94 and 510,703.32 is: 704,794.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,594.78 : 1,267,703.94 = 510,703.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,594.78/1,267,703.94 = 510,703.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,594.78x = 1,267,703.94 × 510,703.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,594.78x = 647,420,610,935.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,420,610,935.08/918,594.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,794.57

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