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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,339.46, 1,253,502.57 and 500,431.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,339.46, 1,253,502.57 and 500,431.86 is: 690,592.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,339.46 : 1,253,502.57 = 500,431.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,339.46/1,253,502.57 = 500,431.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,339.46x = 1,253,502.57 × 500,431.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,339.46x = 627,292,622,619.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,292,622,619.88/908,339.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,592.72

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