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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,044.59, 1,264,148.56 and 502,578.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,044.59, 1,264,148.56 and 502,578.67 is: 693,562.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,044.59 : 1,264,148.56 = 502,578.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,044.59/1,264,148.56 = 502,578.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,044.59x = 1,264,148.56 × 502,578.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,044.59x = 635,334,101,967.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,334,101,967.22/916,044.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,562.42

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