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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,737.23, 1,254,006.21 and 500,837.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,737.23, 1,254,006.21 and 500,837.81 is: 691,127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,737.23 : 1,254,006.21 = 500,837.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,737.23/1,254,006.21 = 500,837.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,737.23x = 1,254,006.21 × 500,837.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,737.23x = 628,053,720,260.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,053,720,260.59/908,737.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,127.97

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