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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,049.76, 1,200,663.36 and 507,445.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,049.76, 1,200,663.36 and 507,445.16 is: 700,271.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,049.76 : 1,200,663.36 = 507,445.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,049.76/1,200,663.36 = 507,445.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,049.76x = 1,200,663.36 × 507,445.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,049.76x = 609,270,810,821.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,270,810,821.34/870,049.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,271.22

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