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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,383.72, 1,253,519.27 and 500,405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,383.72, 1,253,519.27 and 500,405.36 is: 690,531.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,383.72 : 1,253,519.27 = 500,405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,383.72/1,253,519.27 = 500,405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,383.72x = 1,253,519.27 × 500,405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,383.72x = 627,267,761,571.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,267,761,571.29/908,383.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,531.71

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