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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,032.96, 1,253,073.72 and 500,127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,032.96, 1,253,073.72 and 500,127.04 is: 690,168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,032.96 : 1,253,073.72 = 500,127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,032.96/1,253,073.72 = 500,127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,032.96x = 1,253,073.72 × 500,127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,032.96x = 626,696,050,485.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,696,050,485.39/908,032.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,168.84

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