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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,244.48, 1,261,996.02 and 551,683.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,244.48, 1,261,996.02 and 551,683.62 is: 761,527.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,244.48 : 1,261,996.02 = 551,683.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,244.48/1,261,996.02 = 551,683.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,244.48x = 1,261,996.02 × 551,683.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,244.48x = 696,222,532,739.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,222,532,739.19/914,244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,527.74

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