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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,584, 1,253,871.84 and 506,201.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,584, 1,253,871.84 and 506,201.92 is: 698,573.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,584 : 1,253,871.84 = 506,201.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,584/1,253,871.84 = 506,201.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,584x = 1,253,871.84 × 506,201.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,584x = 634,712,332,841.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,712,332,841.93/908,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,573.09

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