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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913,907.64, 1,261,231.94 and 506,009.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913,907.64, 1,261,231.94 and 506,009.46 is: 698,314.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913,907.64 : 1,261,231.94 = 506,009.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913,907.64/1,261,231.94 = 506,009.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913,907.64x = 1,261,231.94 × 506,009.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913,907.64x = 638,195,284,057.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,195,284,057.95/913,907.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,314.86

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