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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,799.30, 1,265,119.68 and 508,869.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,799.30, 1,265,119.68 and 508,869.08 is: 702,204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,799.30 : 1,265,119.68 = 508,869.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,799.30/1,265,119.68 = 508,869.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,799.30x = 1,265,119.68 × 508,869.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,799.30x = 643,780,287,651.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,780,287,651.49/916,799.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,204.17

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