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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,844.95, 1,254,148.97 and 500,924.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,844.95, 1,254,148.97 and 500,924.34 is: 691,244.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,844.95 : 1,254,148.97 = 500,924.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,844.95/1,254,148.97 = 500,924.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,844.95x = 1,254,148.97 × 500,924.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,844.95x = 628,233,742,554.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,233,742,554.31/908,844.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,244.14

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