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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,334.50, 1,253,501.61 and 505,952.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,334.50, 1,253,501.61 and 505,952.42 is: 698,214.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,334.50 : 1,253,501.61 = 505,952.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,334.50/1,253,501.61 = 505,952.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,334.50x = 1,253,501.61 × 505,952.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,334.50x = 634,212,173,053.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,212,173,053.40/908,334.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,214.34

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