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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,127.81, 1,264,257.87 and 508,229.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,127.81, 1,264,257.87 and 508,229.66 is: 701,357.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,127.81 : 1,264,257.87 = 508,229.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,127.81/1,264,257.87 = 508,229.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,127.81x = 1,264,257.87 × 508,229.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,127.81x = 642,533,347,422.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,533,347,422.42/916,127.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,357.76

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