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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,529.18, 1,262,049.98 and 506,657.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,529.18, 1,262,049.98 and 506,657.54 is: 699,187.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,529.18 : 1,262,049.98 = 506,657.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,529.18/1,262,049.98 = 506,657.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,529.18x = 1,262,049.98 × 506,657.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,529.18x = 639,427,138,223.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,427,138,223.85/914,529.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,187.25

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