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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,057.82, 1,253,128.23 and 500,161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,057.82, 1,253,128.23 and 500,161.14 is: 690,227.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,057.82 : 1,253,128.23 = 500,161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,057.82/1,253,128.23 = 500,161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,057.82x = 1,253,128.23 × 500,161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,057.82x = 626,766,044,082.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,766,044,082.98/908,057.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,227.02

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