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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910,812, 1,256,921.28 and 508,404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910,812, 1,256,921.28 and 508,404 is: 701,597.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910,812 : 1,256,921.28 = 508,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910,812/1,256,921.28 = 508,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910,812x = 1,256,921.28 × 508,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910,812x = 639,023,806,437.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,023,806,437.12/910,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,597.92

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