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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913,912.96, 1,261,201.44 and 511,504.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913,912.96, 1,261,201.44 and 511,504.96 is: 705,877.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913,912.96 : 1,261,201.44 = 511,504.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913,912.96/1,261,201.44 = 511,504.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913,912.96x = 1,261,201.44 × 511,504.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913,912.96x = 645,110,792,119.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,110,792,119.14/913,912.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,877.72

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