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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,044.07, 1,261,365.30 and 506,137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,044.07, 1,261,365.30 and 506,137.14 is: 698,460.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,044.07 : 1,261,365.30 = 506,137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,044.07/1,261,365.30 = 506,137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,044.07x = 1,261,365.30 × 506,137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,044.07x = 638,423,825,437.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,423,825,437.24/914,044.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,460.66

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