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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,725.15, 1,265,061.11 and 508,803.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,725.15, 1,265,061.11 and 508,803.21 is: 702,137.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,725.15 : 1,265,061.11 = 508,803.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,725.15/1,265,061.11 = 508,803.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,725.15x = 1,265,061.11 × 508,803.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,725.15x = 643,667,151,070.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,667,151,070.15/916,725.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,137.55

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