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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,587.38, 1,362,876.14 and 524,087.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,587.38, 1,362,876.14 and 524,087.01 is: 786,127.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,587.38 : 1,362,876.14 = 524,087.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,587.38/1,362,876.14 = 524,087.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,587.38x = 1,362,876.14 × 524,087.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,587.38x = 714,265,681,212.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,265,681,212.94/908,587.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,127.67

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