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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,405.13, 1,264,659.32 and 508,494.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,405.13, 1,264,659.32 and 508,494.11 is: 701,733.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,405.13 : 1,264,659.32 = 508,494.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,405.13/1,264,659.32 = 508,494.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,405.13x = 1,264,659.32 × 508,494.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,405.13x = 643,071,810,324.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,071,810,324.54/916,405.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,733.10

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