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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,436.12, 891,324.90 and 509,878.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,436.12, 891,324.90 and 509,878.68 is: 765,823.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,436.12 : 891,324.90 = 509,878.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,436.12/891,324.90 = 509,878.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,436.12x = 891,324.90 × 509,878.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,436.12x = 454,467,563,463.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,467,563,463.13/593,436.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,823.90

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