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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,029.95, 1,264,141.62 and 508,118.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,029.95, 1,264,141.62 and 508,118.54 is: 701,214.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,029.95 : 1,264,141.62 = 508,118.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,029.95/1,264,141.62 = 508,118.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,029.95x = 1,264,141.62 × 508,118.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,029.95x = 642,333,787,986.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,333,787,986.93/916,029.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,214.84

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