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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,654.32, 1,264,996.44 and 508,782.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,654.32, 1,264,996.44 and 508,782.33 is: 702,127.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,654.32 : 1,264,996.44 = 508,782.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,654.32/1,264,996.44 = 508,782.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,654.32x = 1,264,996.44 × 508,782.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,654.32x = 643,607,836,184.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,607,836,184.91/916,654.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,127.10

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