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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,365.40, 1,229,970.96 and 509,416.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,365.40, 1,229,970.96 and 509,416.92 is: 702,930.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,365.40 : 1,229,970.96 = 509,416.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,365.40/1,229,970.96 = 509,416.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,365.40x = 1,229,970.96 × 509,416.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,365.40x = 626,568,018,132.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,568,018,132.64/891,365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,930.60

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