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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911,108, 1,257,406.80 and 508,777.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911,108, 1,257,406.80 and 508,777.76 is: 702,156.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911,108 : 1,257,406.80 = 508,777.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911,108/1,257,406.80 = 508,777.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911,108x = 1,257,406.80 × 508,777.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911,108x = 639,740,615,112.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,740,615,112.77/911,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,156.73

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