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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,274.08, 1,253,456.96 and 505,866.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,274.08, 1,253,456.96 and 505,866.08 is: 698,116.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,274.08 : 1,253,456.96 = 505,866.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,274.08/1,253,456.96 = 505,866.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,274.08x = 1,253,456.96 × 505,866.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,274.08x = 634,081,358,803.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,081,358,803.92/908,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,116.76

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