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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,383.29, 1,261,793.27 and 506,460.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,383.29, 1,261,793.27 and 506,460.95 is: 698,885.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,383.29 : 1,261,793.27 = 506,460.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,383.29/1,261,793.27 = 506,460.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,383.29x = 1,261,793.27 × 506,460.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,383.29x = 639,049,013,184.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,049,013,184.99/914,383.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,885.27

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