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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,798.29, 1,265,118.30 and 508,868.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,798.29, 1,265,118.30 and 508,868.07 is: 702,202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,798.29 : 1,265,118.30 = 508,868.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,798.29/1,265,118.30 = 508,868.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,798.29x = 1,265,118.30 × 508,868.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,798.29x = 643,778,307,642.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,778,307,642.68/916,798.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,202.78

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