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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,035.06, 1,264,279.62 and 508,268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,035.06, 1,264,279.62 and 508,268.10 is: 701,493.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,035.06 : 1,264,279.62 = 508,268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,035.06/1,264,279.62 = 508,268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,035.06x = 1,264,279.62 × 508,268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,035.06x = 642,593,000,326.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,593,000,326.12/916,035.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,493.89

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