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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,639.80, 1,230,462.72 and 509,674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,639.80, 1,230,462.72 and 509,674.80 is: 703,351.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,639.80 : 1,230,462.72 = 509,674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,639.80/1,230,462.72 = 509,674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,639.80x = 1,230,462.72 × 509,674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,639.80x = 627,135,840,723.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,135,840,723.46/891,639.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,351.11

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