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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,711.22, 1,254,029.73 and 500,827.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,711.22, 1,254,029.73 and 500,827.62 is: 691,146.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,711.22 : 1,254,029.73 = 500,827.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,711.22/1,254,029.73 = 500,827.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,711.22x = 1,254,029.73 × 500,827.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,711.22x = 628,052,725,085.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,052,725,085.14/908,711.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,146.66

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