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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,106.52, 1,229,613.34 and 509,158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,106.52, 1,229,613.34 and 509,158.04 is: 702,573.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,106.52 : 1,229,613.34 = 509,158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,106.52/1,229,613.34 = 509,158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,106.52x = 1,229,613.34 × 509,158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,106.52x = 626,067,518,152.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,067,518,152.25/891,106.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,573.15

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