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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,823.38, 1,230,717.15 and 509,858.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,823.38, 1,230,717.15 and 509,858.43 is: 703,605.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,823.38 : 1,230,717.15 = 509,858.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,823.38/1,230,717.15 = 509,858.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,823.38x = 1,230,717.15 × 509,858.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,823.38x = 627,491,513,873.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,491,513,873.08/891,823.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,605.14

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