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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,053.82, 1,253,122.72 and 500,157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,053.82, 1,253,122.72 and 500,157.14 is: 690,221.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,053.82 : 1,253,122.72 = 500,157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,053.82/1,253,122.72 = 500,157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,053.82x = 1,253,122.72 × 500,157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,053.82x = 626,758,275,704.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,758,275,704.22/908,053.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,221.51

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