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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,131.96, 1,253,174.28 and 520,927.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,131.96, 1,253,174.28 and 520,927.84 is: 718,852.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,131.96 : 1,253,174.28 = 520,927.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,131.96/1,253,174.28 = 520,927.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,131.96x = 1,253,174.28 × 520,927.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,131.96x = 652,813,370,823.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,813,370,823.96/908,131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,852.99

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