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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,005.09, 1,304,585.72 and 510,293.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,005.09, 1,304,585.72 and 510,293.49 is: 765,192.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,005.09 : 1,304,585.72 = 510,293.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,005.09/1,304,585.72 = 510,293.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,005.09x = 1,304,585.72 × 510,293.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,005.09x = 665,721,600,062.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,721,600,062.96/870,005.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,192.76

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