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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915,957.59, 1,264,026.06 and 508,031.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915,957.59, 1,264,026.06 and 508,031.06 is: 701,085.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915,957.59 : 1,264,026.06 = 508,031.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915,957.59/1,264,026.06 = 508,031.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915,957.59x = 1,264,026.06 × 508,031.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915,957.59x = 642,164,492,809.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,164,492,809.29/915,957.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,085.40

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