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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,162.43, 1,261,547.67 and 506,255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,162.43, 1,261,547.67 and 506,255.34 is: 698,634.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,162.43 : 1,261,547.67 = 506,255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,162.43/1,261,547.67 = 506,255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,162.43x = 1,261,547.67 × 506,255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,162.43x = 638,665,244,602.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,665,244,602.06/914,162.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,634.32

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