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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,958.24, 1,254,305.96 and 501,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,958.24, 1,254,305.96 and 501,039 is: 691,402.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,958.24 : 1,254,305.96 = 501,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,958.24/1,254,305.96 = 501,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,958.24x = 1,254,305.96 × 501,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,958.24x = 628,456,203,266.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,456,203,266.14/908,958.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,402.72

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