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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,069.27, 1,253,137.03 and 500,172.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,069.27, 1,253,137.03 and 500,172.23 is: 690,238.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,069.27 : 1,253,137.03 = 500,172.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,069.27/1,253,137.03 = 500,172.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,069.27x = 1,253,137.03 × 500,172.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,069.27x = 626,784,344,673.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,784,344,673.09/908,069.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,238.48

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