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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,003.09, 1,304,582.73 and 510,291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,003.09, 1,304,582.73 and 510,291.48 is: 765,189.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,003.09 : 1,304,582.73 = 510,291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,003.09/1,304,582.73 = 510,291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,003.09x = 1,304,582.73 × 510,291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,003.09x = 665,717,455,052.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,717,455,052.73/870,003.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,189.76

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