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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,650.54, 1,264,978.22 and 508,752.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,650.54, 1,264,978.22 and 508,752.56 is: 702,078.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,650.54 : 1,264,978.22 = 508,752.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,650.54/1,264,978.22 = 508,752.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,650.54x = 1,264,978.22 × 508,752.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,650.54x = 643,560,908,387.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,560,908,387.93/916,650.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,078.80

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