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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,789.58, 1,204,465.95 and 510,244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,789.58, 1,204,465.95 and 510,244.38 is: 704,146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,789.58 : 1,204,465.95 = 510,244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,789.58/1,204,465.95 = 510,244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,789.58x = 1,204,465.95 × 510,244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,789.58x = 614,571,981,888.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,571,981,888.86/872,789.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,146.79

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