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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,889.80, 1,265,244.50 and 508,959.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,889.80, 1,265,244.50 and 508,959.56 is: 702,328.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,889.80 : 1,265,244.50 = 508,959.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,889.80/1,265,244.50 = 508,959.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,889.80x = 1,265,244.50 × 508,959.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,889.80x = 643,958,284,012.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,958,284,012.42/916,889.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,328.99

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