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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,058.32, 1,253,128.92 and 500,161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,058.32, 1,253,128.92 and 500,161.64 is: 690,227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,058.32 : 1,253,128.92 = 500,161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,058.32/1,253,128.92 = 500,161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,058.32x = 1,253,128.92 × 500,161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,058.32x = 626,767,015,758.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,767,015,758.63/908,058.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,227.71

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