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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,863.85, 1,204,371.58 and 510,217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,863.85, 1,204,371.58 and 510,217.56 is: 703,994.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,863.85 : 1,204,371.58 = 510,217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,863.85/1,204,371.58 = 510,217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,863.85x = 1,204,371.58 × 510,217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,863.85x = 614,491,525,002.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,491,525,002.32/872,863.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,994.70

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