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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,394.82, 1,264,564.09 and 508,470.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,394.82, 1,264,564.09 and 508,470.80 is: 701,655.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,394.82 : 1,264,564.09 = 508,470.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,394.82/1,264,564.09 = 508,470.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,394.82x = 1,264,564.09 × 508,470.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,394.82x = 642,993,916,383.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,993,916,383.81/916,394.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,655.99

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