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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911,006.26, 1,257,188.75 and 508,598.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911,006.26, 1,257,188.75 and 508,598.26 is: 701,865.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911,006.26 : 1,257,188.75 = 508,598.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911,006.26/1,257,188.75 = 508,598.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911,006.26x = 1,257,188.75 × 508,598.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911,006.26x = 639,404,006,962.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,404,006,962.86/911,006.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,865.66

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