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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,785.61, 1,254,117.86 and 500,887.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,785.61, 1,254,117.86 and 500,887.67 is: 691,221.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,785.61 : 1,254,117.86 = 500,887.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,785.61/1,254,117.86 = 500,887.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,785.61x = 1,254,117.86 × 500,887.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,785.61x = 628,172,168,726.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,172,168,726.95/908,785.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,221.52

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