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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814,494.64, 1,124,662.98 and 508,927

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814,494.64, 1,124,662.98 and 508,927 is: 702,731.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814,494.64 : 1,124,662.98 = 508,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814,494.64/1,124,662.98 = 508,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814,494.64x = 1,124,662.98 × 508,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814,494.64x = 572,371,356,422.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,371,356,422.46/814,494.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,731.89

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