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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,749.90, 1,265,095.26 and 508,827.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,749.90, 1,265,095.26 and 508,827.96 is: 702,171.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,749.90 : 1,265,095.26 = 508,827.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,749.90/1,265,095.26 = 508,827.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,749.90x = 1,265,095.26 × 508,827.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,749.90x = 643,715,840,351.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,715,840,351.47/916,749.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,171.71

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