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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,498.33, 1,230,267.60 and 504,305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,498.33, 1,230,267.60 and 504,305.46 is: 695,941.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,498.33 : 1,230,267.60 = 504,305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,498.33/1,230,267.60 = 504,305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,498.33x = 1,230,267.60 × 504,305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,498.33x = 620,430,667,941.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,430,667,941.10/891,498.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,941.48

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