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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913,146.55, 1,260,179.38 and 505,241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913,146.55, 1,260,179.38 and 505,241.76 is: 697,254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913,146.55 : 1,260,179.38 = 505,241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913,146.55/1,260,179.38 = 505,241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913,146.55x = 1,260,179.38 × 505,241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913,146.55x = 636,695,247,866.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,695,247,866.91/913,146.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,254.18

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