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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913,551.39, 1,260,668.73 and 505,654.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913,551.39, 1,260,668.73 and 505,654.02 is: 697,784.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913,551.39 : 1,260,668.73 = 505,654.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913,551.39/1,260,668.73 = 505,654.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913,551.39x = 1,260,668.73 × 505,654.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913,551.39x = 637,462,211,212.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,462,211,212.80/913,551.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,784.73

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