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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,832.66, 1,254,197.69 and 500,950.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,832.66, 1,254,197.69 and 500,950.31 is: 691,316.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,832.66 : 1,254,197.69 = 500,950.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,832.66/1,254,197.69 = 500,950.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,832.66x = 1,254,197.69 × 500,950.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,832.66x = 628,290,714,709.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,290,714,709.61/908,832.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,316.17

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