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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,337.94, 1,264,615.83 and 508,517.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,337.94, 1,264,615.83 and 508,517.16 is: 701,792.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,337.94 : 1,264,615.83 = 508,517.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,337.94/1,264,615.83 = 508,517.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,337.94x = 1,264,615.83 × 508,517.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,337.94x = 643,078,850,362.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,078,850,362.64/916,337.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,792.23

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