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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,734.52, 1,265,074.58 and 508,812.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,734.52, 1,265,074.58 and 508,812.44 is: 702,150.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,734.52 : 1,265,074.58 = 508,812.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,734.52/1,265,074.58 = 508,812.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,734.52x = 1,265,074.58 × 508,812.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,734.52x = 643,685,683,831.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,685,683,831.78/916,734.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,150.59

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