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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909,006.12, 1,254,471.30 and 506,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909,006.12, 1,254,471.30 and 506,601 is: 699,133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909,006.12 : 1,254,471.30 = 506,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909,006.12/1,254,471.30 = 506,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909,006.12x = 1,254,471.30 × 506,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909,006.12x = 635,516,415,051.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,516,415,051.30/909,006.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,133.26

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