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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,890.36, 1,204,408.14 and 510,244.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,890.36, 1,204,408.14 and 510,244.06 is: 704,031.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,890.36 : 1,204,408.14 = 510,244.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,890.36/1,204,408.14 = 510,244.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,890.36x = 1,204,408.14 × 510,244.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,890.36x = 614,542,099,250.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,542,099,250.65/872,890.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,031.26

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