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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,334, 1,253,500.92 and 505,951.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,334, 1,253,500.92 and 505,951.92 is: 698,213.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,334 : 1,253,500.92 = 505,951.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,334/1,253,500.92 = 505,951.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,334x = 1,253,500.92 × 505,951.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,334x = 634,211,197,195.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,211,197,195.77/908,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,213.65

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