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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913,908.39, 1,261,232.97 and 506,010.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913,908.39, 1,261,232.97 and 506,010.21 is: 698,315.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913,908.39 : 1,261,232.97 = 506,010.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913,908.39/1,261,232.97 = 506,010.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913,908.39x = 1,261,232.97 × 506,010.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913,908.39x = 638,196,760,008.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,196,760,008.62/913,908.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,315.90

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