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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907,524, 1,252,383.12 and 505,107.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907,524, 1,252,383.12 and 505,107.36 is: 697,048.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907,524 : 1,252,383.12 = 505,107.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907,524/1,252,383.12 = 505,107.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907,524x = 1,252,383.12 × 505,107.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907,524x = 632,587,931,451.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,587,931,451.76/907,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,048.16

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