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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,017.45, 1,264,124.34 and 508,106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,017.45, 1,264,124.34 and 508,106 is: 701,197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,017.45 : 1,264,124.34 = 508,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,017.45/1,264,124.34 = 508,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,017.45x = 1,264,124.34 × 508,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,017.45x = 642,309,161,900.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,309,161,900.04/916,017.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,197.52

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