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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,005.34, 1,304,586.10 and 510,293.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,005.34, 1,304,586.10 and 510,293.74 is: 765,193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,005.34 : 1,304,586.10 = 510,293.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,005.34/1,304,586.10 = 510,293.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,005.34x = 1,304,586.10 × 510,293.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,005.34x = 665,722,120,121.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,722,120,121.01/870,005.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,193.14

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