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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,452.46, 1,264,601.75 and 508,571.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,452.46, 1,264,601.75 and 508,571.49 is: 701,771.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,452.46 : 1,264,601.75 = 508,571.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,452.46/1,264,601.75 = 508,571.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,452.46x = 1,264,601.75 × 508,571.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,452.46x = 643,140,396,254.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,140,396,254.11/916,452.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,771.70

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