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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913,289.58, 1,260,320.76 and 505,391.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913,289.58, 1,260,320.76 and 505,391.15 is: 697,429.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913,289.58 : 1,260,320.76 = 505,391.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913,289.58/1,260,320.76 = 505,391.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913,289.58x = 1,260,320.76 × 505,391.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913,289.58x = 636,954,949,436.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,954,949,436.72/913,289.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,429.34

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