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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,841.73, 1,230,391.23 and 509,663.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,841.73, 1,230,391.23 and 509,663.48 is: 703,135.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,841.73 : 1,230,391.23 = 509,663.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,841.73/1,230,391.23 = 509,663.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,841.73x = 1,230,391.23 × 509,663.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,841.73x = 627,085,476,043.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,085,476,043.28/891,841.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,135.38

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