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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,624.36, 1,230,441.48 and 509,659.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,624.36, 1,230,441.48 and 509,659.34 is: 703,329.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,624.36 : 1,230,441.48 = 509,659.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,624.36/1,230,441.48 = 509,659.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,624.36x = 1,230,441.48 × 509,659.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,624.36x = 627,105,992,605.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,105,992,605.42/891,624.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,329.81

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