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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,868.87, 1,254,311.33 and 501,043.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,868.87, 1,254,311.33 and 501,043.59 is: 691,480.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,868.87 : 1,254,311.33 = 501,043.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,868.87/1,254,311.33 = 501,043.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,868.87x = 1,254,311.33 × 501,043.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,868.87x = 628,464,649,255.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,464,649,255.66/908,868.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,480.00

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