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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909,915, 1,255,682.70 and 507,507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909,915, 1,255,682.70 and 507,507 is: 700,359.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909,915 : 1,255,682.70 = 507,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909,915/1,255,682.70 = 507,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909,915x = 1,255,682.70 × 507,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909,915x = 637,267,760,028.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,267,760,028.90/909,915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,359.66

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