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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,086.38, 1,253,049.47 and 520,881.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,086.38, 1,253,049.47 and 520,881.74 is: 718,753.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,086.38 : 1,253,049.47 = 520,881.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,086.38/1,253,049.47 = 520,881.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,086.38x = 1,253,049.47 × 520,881.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,086.38x = 652,690,588,239.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,690,588,239.68/908,086.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,753.86

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