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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,444.16, 1,253,802.24 and 506,165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,444.16, 1,253,802.24 and 506,165.76 is: 698,591.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,444.16 : 1,253,802.24 = 506,165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,444.16/1,253,802.24 = 506,165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,444.16x = 1,253,802.24 × 506,165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,444.16x = 634,631,763,699.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,631,763,699.30/908,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,591.94

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