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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,660.12, 1,265,050.07 and 508,761.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,660.12, 1,265,050.07 and 508,761.98 is: 702,124.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,660.12 : 1,265,050.07 = 508,761.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,660.12/1,265,050.07 = 508,761.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,660.12x = 1,265,050.07 × 508,761.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,660.12x = 643,609,381,546.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,609,381,546.46/916,660.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,124.34

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