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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,414.67, 1,261,902.38 and 506,522.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,414.67, 1,261,902.38 and 506,522.77 is: 699,007.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,414.67 : 1,261,902.38 = 506,522.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,414.67/1,261,902.38 = 506,522.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,414.67x = 1,261,902.38 × 506,522.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,414.67x = 639,182,283,299.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,182,283,299.82/914,414.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,007.03

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