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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,502.92, 1,262,013.81 and 506,631.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,502.92, 1,262,013.81 and 506,631.25 is: 699,151.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,502.92 : 1,262,013.81 = 506,631.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,502.92/1,262,013.81 = 506,631.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,502.92x = 1,262,013.81 × 506,631.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,502.92x = 639,375,627,767.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,375,627,767.49/914,502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,151.00

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