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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,658.40, 1,230,488.48 and 509,693.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,658.40, 1,230,488.48 and 509,693.36 is: 703,376.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,658.40 : 1,230,488.48 = 509,693.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,658.40/1,230,488.48 = 509,693.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,658.40x = 1,230,488.48 × 509,693.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,658.40x = 627,171,807,812.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,171,807,812.49/891,658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,376.77

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