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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,135.76, 1,264,268.86 and 508,237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,135.76, 1,264,268.86 and 508,237.60 is: 701,368.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,135.76 : 1,264,268.86 = 508,237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,135.76/1,264,268.86 = 508,237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,135.76x = 1,264,268.86 × 508,237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,135.76x = 642,548,971,161.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,548,971,161.14/916,135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,368.73

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