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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915,959.59, 1,264,028.82 and 508,033.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915,959.59, 1,264,028.82 and 508,033.06 is: 701,088.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915,959.59 : 1,264,028.82 = 508,033.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915,959.59/1,264,028.82 = 508,033.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915,959.59x = 1,264,028.82 × 508,033.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915,959.59x = 642,168,429,352.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,168,429,352.79/915,959.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,088.17

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