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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,521.06, 1,203,685.52 and 509,781.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,521.06, 1,203,685.52 and 509,781.82 is: 703,268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,521.06 : 1,203,685.52 = 509,781.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,521.06/1,203,685.52 = 509,781.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,521.06x = 1,203,685.52 × 509,781.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,521.06x = 613,616,986,525.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,616,986,525.91/872,521.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,268.97

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