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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,965.69, 1,262,634.48 and 507,059.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,965.69, 1,262,634.48 and 507,059.10 is: 699,731.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,965.69 : 1,262,634.48 = 507,059.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,965.69/1,262,634.48 = 507,059.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,965.69x = 1,262,634.48 × 507,059.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,965.69x = 640,230,303,057.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,230,303,057.77/914,965.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,731.49

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