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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,726.28, 1,254,256.08 and 564,822

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,726.28, 1,254,256.08 and 564,822 is: 779,587.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,726.28 : 1,254,256.08 = 564,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,726.28/1,254,256.08 = 564,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,726.28x = 1,254,256.08 × 564,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,726.28x = 708,431,427,617.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,431,427,617.76/908,726.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,587.26

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