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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,394.32, 1,264,563.39 and 508,470.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,394.32, 1,264,563.39 and 508,470.30 is: 701,655.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,394.32 : 1,264,563.39 = 508,470.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,394.32/1,264,563.39 = 508,470.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,394.32x = 1,264,563.39 × 508,470.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,394.32x = 642,992,926,282.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,992,926,282.32/916,394.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,655.29

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