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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,125.12, 1,229,817.71 and 509,143.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,125.12, 1,229,817.71 and 509,143.70 is: 702,655.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,125.12 : 1,229,817.71 = 509,143.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,125.12/1,229,817.71 = 509,143.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,125.12x = 1,229,817.71 × 509,143.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,125.12x = 626,153,934,318.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,153,934,318.70/891,125.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,655.47

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