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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,537.88, 1,253,782.30 and 526,786.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,537.88, 1,253,782.30 and 526,786.10 is: 726,964.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,537.88 : 1,253,782.30 = 526,786.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,537.88/1,253,782.30 = 526,786.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,537.88x = 1,253,782.30 × 526,786.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,537.88x = 660,475,088,066.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,475,088,066.03/908,537.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,964.83

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