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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907,983.78, 1,253,002.17 and 500,123.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907,983.78, 1,253,002.17 and 500,123.82 is: 690,162.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907,983.78 : 1,253,002.17 = 500,123.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907,983.78/1,253,002.17 = 500,123.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907,983.78x = 1,253,002.17 × 500,123.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907,983.78x = 626,656,231,728.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,656,231,728.69/907,983.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,162.36

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