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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,256.89, 1,261,683.78 and 551,610.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,256.89, 1,261,683.78 and 551,610.68 is: 761,228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,256.89 : 1,261,683.78 = 551,610.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,256.89/1,261,683.78 = 551,610.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,256.89x = 1,261,683.78 × 551,610.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,256.89x = 695,958,247,830.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,958,247,830.77/914,256.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,228.33

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