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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,028.78, 1,264,139.98 and 508,117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,028.78, 1,264,139.98 and 508,117.32 is: 701,213.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,028.78 : 1,264,139.98 = 508,117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,028.78/1,264,139.98 = 508,117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,028.78x = 1,264,139.98 × 508,117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,028.78x = 642,331,418,742.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,331,418,742.45/916,028.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,213.14

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