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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,015.33, 1,261,325.72 and 506,108.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,015.33, 1,261,325.72 and 506,108.33 is: 698,420.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,015.33 : 1,261,325.72 = 506,108.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,015.33/1,261,325.72 = 506,108.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,015.33x = 1,261,325.72 × 506,108.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,015.33x = 638,367,451,204.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,367,451,204.71/914,015.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,420.95

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