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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909,258.27, 1,254,749.09 and 501,360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909,258.27, 1,254,749.09 and 501,360 is: 691,861.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909,258.27 : 1,254,749.09 = 501,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909,258.27/1,254,749.09 = 501,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909,258.27x = 1,254,749.09 × 501,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909,258.27x = 629,081,001,255.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,081,001,255.60/909,258.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,861.73

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