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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,295.85, 1,264,428.09 and 508,396.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,295.85, 1,264,428.09 and 508,396.59 is: 701,553.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,295.85 : 1,264,428.09 = 508,396.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,295.85/1,264,428.09 = 508,396.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,295.85x = 1,264,428.09 × 508,396.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,295.85x = 642,830,929,256.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,830,929,256.21/916,295.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,553.90

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