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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,194.60, 1,253,259.30 and 500,217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,194.60, 1,253,259.30 and 500,217.04 is: 690,272.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,194.60 : 1,253,259.30 = 500,217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,194.60/1,253,259.30 = 500,217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,194.60x = 1,253,259.30 × 500,217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,194.60x = 626,901,657,398.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,901,657,398.47/908,194.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,272.39

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