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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,722.12, 1,265,072.13 and 508,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,722.12, 1,265,072.13 and 508,828.80 is: 702,181.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,722.12 : 1,265,072.13 = 508,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,722.12/1,265,072.13 = 508,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,722.12x = 1,265,072.13 × 508,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,722.12x = 643,705,133,821.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,705,133,821.34/916,722.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,181.30

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