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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,635.81, 1,264,938.39 and 508,713.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,635.81, 1,264,938.39 and 508,713.96 is: 702,014.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,635.81 : 1,264,938.39 = 508,713.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,635.81/1,264,938.39 = 508,713.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,635.81x = 1,264,938.39 × 508,713.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,635.81x = 643,491,817,532.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,491,817,532.92/916,635.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,014.70

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