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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,913.28, 1,254,968 and 586,811.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,913.28, 1,254,968 and 586,811.52 is: 810,230.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,913.28 : 1,254,968 = 586,811.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,913.28/1,254,968 = 586,811.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,913.28x = 1,254,968 × 586,811.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,913.28x = 736,429,679,631.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,429,679,631.36/908,913.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,230.96

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