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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,881.92, 1,201,606.72 and 508,098.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,881.92, 1,201,606.72 and 508,098.72 is: 701,053.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,881.92 : 1,201,606.72 = 508,098.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,881.92/1,201,606.72 = 508,098.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,881.92x = 1,201,606.72 × 508,098.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,881.92x = 610,534,836,375.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,534,836,375.40/870,881.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,053.52

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