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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,171.52, 1,253,276.97 and 526,419.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,171.52, 1,253,276.97 and 526,419.72 is: 726,459.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,171.52 : 1,253,276.97 = 526,419.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,171.52/1,253,276.97 = 526,419.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,171.52x = 1,253,276.97 × 526,419.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,171.52x = 659,749,711,629.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,749,711,629.85/908,171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,459.37

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