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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,278.44, 1,229,966.27 and 509,304.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,278.44, 1,229,966.27 and 509,304.31 is: 702,841.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,278.44 : 1,229,966.27 = 509,304.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,278.44/1,229,966.27 = 509,304.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,278.44x = 1,229,966.27 × 509,304.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,278.44x = 626,427,118,754.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,427,118,754.08/891,278.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,841.10

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