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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,279.56, 1,229,967.82 and 509,305.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,279.56, 1,229,967.82 and 509,305.43 is: 702,842.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,279.56 : 1,229,967.82 = 509,305.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,279.56/1,229,967.82 = 509,305.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,279.56x = 1,229,967.82 × 509,305.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,279.56x = 626,429,293,162.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,429,293,162.81/891,279.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,842.65

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