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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,008.06, 1,261,315.73 and 506,101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,008.06, 1,261,315.73 and 506,101.12 is: 698,411.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,008.06 : 1,261,315.73 = 506,101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,008.06/1,261,315.73 = 506,101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,008.06x = 1,261,315.73 × 506,101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,008.06x = 638,353,303,626.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,353,303,626.62/914,008.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,411.02

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