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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913,168.92, 1,260,148.86 and 505,260.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913,168.92, 1,260,148.86 and 505,260.12 is: 697,245.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913,168.92 : 1,260,148.86 = 505,260.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913,168.92/1,260,148.86 = 505,260.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913,168.92x = 1,260,148.86 × 505,260.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913,168.92x = 636,702,964,221.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,702,964,221.46/913,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,245.55

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