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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,117.34, 1,253,210.58 and 500,220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,117.34, 1,253,210.58 and 500,220.96 is: 690,309.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,117.34 : 1,253,210.58 = 500,220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,117.34/1,253,210.58 = 500,220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,117.34x = 1,253,210.58 × 500,220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,117.34x = 626,882,199,409.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,882,199,409.76/908,117.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,309.69

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