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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,009.58, 1,261,317.78 and 506,102.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,009.58, 1,261,317.78 and 506,102.64 is: 698,413.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,009.58 : 1,261,317.78 = 506,102.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,009.58/1,261,317.78 = 506,102.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,009.58x = 1,261,317.78 × 506,102.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,009.58x = 638,356,258,336.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,356,258,336.94/914,009.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,413.09

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