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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,042.14, 1,261,377.34 and 506,143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,042.14, 1,261,377.34 and 506,143.96 is: 698,478.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,042.14 : 1,261,377.34 = 506,143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,042.14/1,261,377.34 = 506,143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,042.14x = 1,261,377.34 × 506,143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,042.14x = 638,438,517,503.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,438,517,503.06/914,042.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,478.21

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