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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,635.31, 1,264,937.70 and 508,713.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,635.31, 1,264,937.70 and 508,713.46 is: 702,014.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,635.31 : 1,264,937.70 = 508,713.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,635.31/1,264,937.70 = 508,713.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,635.31x = 1,264,937.70 × 508,713.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,635.31x = 643,490,834,051.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,490,834,051.44/916,635.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,014.01

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