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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,671.40, 1,230,506.42 and 509,706.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,671.40, 1,230,506.42 and 509,706.44 is: 703,394.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,671.40 : 1,230,506.42 = 509,706.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,671.40/1,230,506.42 = 509,706.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,671.40x = 1,230,506.42 × 509,706.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,671.40x = 627,197,046,735.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,197,046,735.35/891,671.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,394.82

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