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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,599.55, 1,262,097.68 and 506,677.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,599.55, 1,262,097.68 and 506,677.07 is: 699,186.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,599.55 : 1,262,097.68 = 506,677.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,599.55/1,262,097.68 = 506,677.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,599.55x = 1,262,097.68 × 506,677.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,599.55x = 639,475,945,712.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,475,945,712.32/914,599.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,186.82

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