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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,497.44, 1,264,780.22 and 508,625.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,497.44, 1,264,780.22 and 508,625.70 is: 701,911.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,497.44 : 1,264,780.22 = 508,625.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,497.44/1,264,780.22 = 508,625.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,497.44x = 1,264,780.22 × 508,625.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,497.44x = 643,299,724,743.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,299,724,743.65/916,497.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,911.10

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