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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,026.06, 1,264,267.20 and 508,259.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,026.06, 1,264,267.20 and 508,259.10 is: 701,481.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,026.06 : 1,264,267.20 = 508,259.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,026.06/1,264,267.20 = 508,259.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,026.06x = 1,264,267.20 × 508,259.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,026.06x = 642,575,309,231.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,575,309,231.52/916,026.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,481.47

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