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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913,135, 1,260,130.62 and 510,727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913,135, 1,260,130.62 and 510,727 is: 704,805.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913,135 : 1,260,130.62 = 510,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913,135/1,260,130.62 = 510,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913,135x = 1,260,130.62 × 510,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913,135x = 643,582,731,160.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,582,731,160.74/913,135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,805.68

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