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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909,268, 1,254,789.92 and 506,860

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909,268, 1,254,789.92 and 506,860 is: 699,466.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909,268 : 1,254,789.92 = 506,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909,268/1,254,789.92 = 506,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909,268x = 1,254,789.92 × 506,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909,268x = 636,002,818,851.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,002,818,851.20/909,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,466.84

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