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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,002.56, 1,261,308.14 and 506,095.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,002.56, 1,261,308.14 and 506,095.62 is: 698,403.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,002.56 : 1,261,308.14 = 506,095.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,002.56/1,261,308.14 = 506,095.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,002.56x = 1,261,308.14 × 506,095.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,002.56x = 638,342,525,124.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,342,525,124.35/914,002.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,403.43

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