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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,495.31, 1,264,777.28 and 508,623.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,495.31, 1,264,777.28 and 508,623.57 is: 701,908.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,495.31 : 1,264,777.28 = 508,623.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,495.31/1,264,777.28 = 508,623.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,495.31x = 1,264,777.28 × 508,623.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,495.31x = 643,295,535,408.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,295,535,408.49/916,495.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,908.16

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