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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,505.67, 1,262,017.60 and 506,634

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,505.67, 1,262,017.60 and 506,634 is: 699,154.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,505.67 : 1,262,017.60 = 506,634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,505.67/1,262,017.60 = 506,634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,505.67x = 1,262,017.60 × 506,634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,505.67x = 639,381,024,758.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,381,024,758.40/914,505.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,154.80

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