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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913,869.59, 1,261,224.66 and 505,971.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913,869.59, 1,261,224.66 and 505,971.44 is: 698,287.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913,869.59 : 1,261,224.66 = 505,971.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913,869.59/1,261,224.66 = 505,971.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913,869.59x = 1,261,224.66 × 505,971.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913,869.59x = 638,143,650,128.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,143,650,128.89/913,869.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,287.43

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