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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,454.46, 1,264,604.51 and 508,573.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,454.46, 1,264,604.51 and 508,573.49 is: 701,774.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,454.46 : 1,264,604.51 = 508,573.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,454.46/1,264,604.51 = 508,573.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,454.46x = 1,264,604.51 × 508,573.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,454.46x = 643,144,329,120.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,144,329,120.44/916,454.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,774.45

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