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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913,919.46, 1,261,248.24 and 506,021.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913,919.46, 1,261,248.24 and 506,021.28 is: 698,331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913,919.46 : 1,261,248.24 = 506,021.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913,919.46/1,261,248.24 = 506,021.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913,919.46x = 1,261,248.24 × 506,021.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913,919.46x = 638,218,448,802.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,218,448,802.55/913,919.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,331.17

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