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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,232.96, 1,253,360.64 and 505,824

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,232.96, 1,253,360.64 and 505,824 is: 698,036.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,232.96 : 1,253,360.64 = 505,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,232.96/1,253,360.64 = 505,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,232.96x = 1,253,360.64 × 505,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,232.96x = 633,979,892,367.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,979,892,367.36/908,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,036.65

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