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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,643.82, 1,264,982.22 and 508,772.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,643.82, 1,264,982.22 and 508,772.10 is: 702,113.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,643.82 : 1,264,982.22 = 508,772.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,643.82/1,264,982.22 = 508,772.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,643.82x = 1,264,982.22 × 508,772.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,643.82x = 643,587,660,532.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,587,660,532.06/916,643.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,113.13

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