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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913,899.21, 1,261,220.32 and 506,001.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913,899.21, 1,261,220.32 and 506,001.06 is: 698,303.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913,899.21 : 1,261,220.32 = 506,001.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913,899.21/1,261,220.32 = 506,001.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913,899.21x = 1,261,220.32 × 506,001.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913,899.21x = 638,178,812,507.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,178,812,507.44/913,899.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,303.28

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