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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,684.21, 1,230,545.48 and 509,746.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,684.21, 1,230,545.48 and 509,746.53 is: 703,462.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,684.21 : 1,230,545.48 = 509,746.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,684.21/1,230,545.48 = 509,746.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,684.21x = 1,230,545.48 × 509,746.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,684.21x = 627,266,285,888.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,266,285,888.45/891,684.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,462.37

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