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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,720, 1,378,263.95 and 514,487.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,720, 1,378,263.95 and 514,487.06 is: 771,833.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,720 : 1,378,263.95 = 514,487.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,720/1,378,263.95 = 514,487.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,720x = 1,378,263.95 × 514,487.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,720x = 709,098,967,539.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,098,967,539.49/918,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,833.60

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