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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,748.04, 1,265,113.86 and 508,835.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,748.04, 1,265,113.86 and 508,835.24 is: 702,193.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,748.04 : 1,265,113.86 = 508,835.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,748.04/1,265,113.86 = 508,835.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,748.04x = 1,265,113.86 × 508,835.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,748.04x = 643,734,514,580.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,734,514,580.43/916,748.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,193.50

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