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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,852.63, 1,230,739.55 and 504,661

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,852.63, 1,230,739.55 and 504,661 is: 696,422.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,852.63 : 1,230,739.55 = 504,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,852.63/1,230,739.55 = 504,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,852.63x = 1,230,739.55 × 504,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,852.63x = 621,106,252,042.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,106,252,042.55/891,852.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,422.52

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