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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913,869, 1,261,105.20 and 505,962.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913,869, 1,261,105.20 and 505,962.72 is: 698,209.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913,869 : 1,261,105.20 = 505,962.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913,869/1,261,105.20 = 505,962.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913,869x = 1,261,105.20 × 505,962.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913,869x = 638,072,217,198.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,072,217,198.14/913,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,209.72

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