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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,399.32, 1,264,570.29 and 508,475.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,399.32, 1,264,570.29 and 508,475.31 is: 701,662.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,399.32 : 1,264,570.29 = 508,475.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,399.32/1,264,570.29 = 508,475.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,399.32x = 1,264,570.29 × 508,475.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,399.32x = 643,002,770,224.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,002,770,224.54/916,399.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,662.21

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