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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,107.52, 1,229,614.72 and 509,159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,107.52, 1,229,614.72 and 509,159.04 is: 702,574.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,107.52 : 1,229,614.72 = 509,159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,107.52/1,229,614.72 = 509,159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,107.52x = 1,229,614.72 × 509,159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,107.52x = 626,069,450,405.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,069,450,405.07/891,107.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,574.53

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