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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,229.52, 1,264,354.05 and 508,327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,229.52, 1,264,354.05 and 508,327.02 is: 701,467.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,229.52 : 1,264,354.05 = 508,327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,229.52/1,264,354.05 = 508,327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,229.52x = 1,264,354.05 × 508,327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,229.52x = 642,705,326,461.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,705,326,461.43/916,229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,467.60

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