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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913,157.92, 1,260,133.68 and 505,249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913,157.92, 1,260,133.68 and 505,249.12 is: 697,230.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913,157.92 : 1,260,133.68 = 505,249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913,157.92/1,260,133.68 = 505,249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913,157.92x = 1,260,133.68 × 505,249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913,157.92x = 636,681,432,902.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,681,432,902.36/913,157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,230.37

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