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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,026.20, 1,264,136.45 and 508,114.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,026.20, 1,264,136.45 and 508,114.79 is: 701,209.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,026.20 : 1,264,136.45 = 508,114.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,026.20/1,264,136.45 = 508,114.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,026.20x = 1,264,136.45 × 508,114.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,026.20x = 642,326,417,961.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,326,417,961.84/916,026.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,209.66

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