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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,690.79, 1,265,023.76 and 508,796.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,690.79, 1,265,023.76 and 508,796.18 is: 702,133.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,690.79 : 1,265,023.76 = 508,796.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,690.79/1,265,023.76 = 508,796.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,690.79x = 1,265,023.76 × 508,796.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,690.79x = 643,639,257,315.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,639,257,315.82/916,690.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,133.44

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