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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,959.24, 1,254,307.34 and 501,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,959.24, 1,254,307.34 and 501,040 is: 691,404.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,959.24 : 1,254,307.34 = 501,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,959.24/1,254,307.34 = 501,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,959.24x = 1,254,307.34 × 501,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,959.24x = 628,458,149,633.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,458,149,633.60/908,959.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,404.10

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