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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,638.18, 1,264,941.66 and 508,716.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,638.18, 1,264,941.66 and 508,716.34 is: 702,017.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,638.18 : 1,264,941.66 = 508,716.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,638.18/1,264,941.66 = 508,716.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,638.18x = 1,264,941.66 × 508,716.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,638.18x = 643,496,491,588.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,496,491,588.72/916,638.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,017.99

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