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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,130.88, 1,264,262.10 and 508,232.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,130.88, 1,264,262.10 and 508,232.75 is: 701,362.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,130.88 : 1,264,262.10 = 508,232.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,130.88/1,264,262.10 = 508,232.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,130.88x = 1,264,262.10 × 508,232.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,130.88x = 642,539,397,482.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,539,397,482.47/916,130.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,362.01

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