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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,675.44, 1,267,706.28 and 505,241.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,675.44, 1,267,706.28 and 505,241.33 is: 697,196.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,675.44 : 1,267,706.28 = 505,241.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,675.44/1,267,706.28 = 505,241.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,675.44x = 1,267,706.28 × 505,241.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,675.44x = 640,497,600,618.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,497,600,618.02/918,675.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,196.83

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