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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,499.32, 1,230,268.98 and 504,306.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,499.32, 1,230,268.98 and 504,306.46 is: 695,942.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,499.32 : 1,230,268.98 = 504,306.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,499.32/1,230,268.98 = 504,306.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,499.32x = 1,230,268.98 × 504,306.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,499.32x = 620,432,594,151.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,432,594,151.61/891,499.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,942.87

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