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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,727.28, 1,254,257.46 and 564,823

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,727.28, 1,254,257.46 and 564,823 is: 779,588.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,727.28 : 1,254,257.46 = 564,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,727.28/1,254,257.46 = 564,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,727.28x = 1,254,257.46 × 564,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,727.28x = 708,433,461,329.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,433,461,329.58/908,727.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,588.64

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