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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913,344.86, 1,260,384.81 and 505,463.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913,344.86, 1,260,384.81 and 505,463.90 is: 697,522.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913,344.86 : 1,260,384.81 = 505,463.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913,344.86/1,260,384.81 = 505,463.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913,344.86x = 1,260,384.81 × 505,463.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913,344.86x = 637,079,013,365.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,079,013,365.95/913,344.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,522.96

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