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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917,150.64, 1,265,650.08 and 509,231.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917,150.64, 1,265,650.08 and 509,231.28 is: 702,729.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917,150.64 : 1,265,650.08 = 509,231.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917,150.64/1,265,650.08 = 509,231.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917,150.64x = 1,265,650.08 × 509,231.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917,150.64x = 644,508,610,270.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,508,610,270.50/917,150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,729.28

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