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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,683.04, 1,265,013 and 508,788.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,683.04, 1,265,013 and 508,788.40 is: 702,122.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,683.04 : 1,265,013 = 508,788.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,683.04/1,265,013 = 508,788.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,683.04x = 1,265,013 × 508,788.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,683.04x = 643,623,940,249.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,623,940,249.20/916,683.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,122.67

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