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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,476.82, 1,229,938.83 and 509,232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,476.82, 1,229,938.83 and 509,232.96 is: 702,570.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,476.82 : 1,229,938.83 = 509,232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,476.82/1,229,938.83 = 509,232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,476.82x = 1,229,938.83 × 509,232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,476.82x = 626,325,391,019.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,325,391,019.84/891,476.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,570.59

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