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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,118.50, 1,229,808.58 and 509,137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,118.50, 1,229,808.58 and 509,137.08 is: 702,646.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,118.50 : 1,229,808.58 = 509,137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,118.50/1,229,808.58 = 509,137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,118.50x = 1,229,808.58 × 509,137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,118.50x = 626,141,149,380.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,141,149,380.15/891,118.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,646.34

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