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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,694.82, 1,265,052.33 and 508,822.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,694.82, 1,265,052.33 and 508,822.92 is: 702,183.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,694.82 : 1,265,052.33 = 508,822.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,694.82/1,265,052.33 = 508,822.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,694.82x = 1,265,052.33 × 508,822.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,694.82x = 643,687,620,503.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,687,620,503.40/916,694.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,183.11

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