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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,485.64, 1,253,693.94 and 506,069

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,485.64, 1,253,693.94 and 506,069 is: 698,366.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,485.64 : 1,253,693.94 = 506,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,485.64/1,253,693.94 = 506,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,485.64x = 1,253,693.94 × 506,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,485.64x = 634,455,638,521.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,455,638,521.86/908,485.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,366.17

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