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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,126.06, 1,264,255.46 and 508,227.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,126.06, 1,264,255.46 and 508,227.91 is: 701,355.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,126.06 : 1,264,255.46 = 508,227.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,126.06/1,264,255.46 = 508,227.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,126.06x = 1,264,255.46 × 508,227.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,126.06x = 642,529,910,761.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,529,910,761.39/916,126.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,355.35

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