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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913,924.91, 1,261,262.93 and 506,071.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913,924.91, 1,261,262.93 and 506,071.82 is: 698,404.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913,924.91 : 1,261,262.93 = 506,071.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913,924.91/1,261,262.93 = 506,071.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913,924.91x = 1,261,262.93 × 506,071.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913,924.91x = 638,289,617,646.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,289,617,646.96/913,924.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,404.88

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