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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,234.39, 1,264,360.62 and 508,331.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,234.39, 1,264,360.62 and 508,331.89 is: 701,474.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,234.39 : 1,264,360.62 = 508,331.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,234.39/1,264,360.62 = 508,331.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,234.39x = 1,264,360.62 × 508,331.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,234.39x = 642,714,823,606.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,714,823,606.17/916,234.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,474.24

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