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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913,905.96, 1,261,229.61 and 506,007.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913,905.96, 1,261,229.61 and 506,007.78 is: 698,312.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913,905.96 : 1,261,229.61 = 506,007.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913,905.96/1,261,229.61 = 506,007.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913,905.96x = 1,261,229.61 × 506,007.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913,905.96x = 638,191,995,026.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,191,995,026.37/913,905.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,312.54

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