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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,888.39, 1,230,806.82 and 509,923.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,888.39, 1,230,806.82 and 509,923.17 is: 703,694.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,888.39 : 1,230,806.82 = 509,923.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,888.39/1,230,806.82 = 509,923.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,888.39x = 1,230,806.82 × 509,923.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,888.39x = 627,616,915,312.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,616,915,312.02/891,888.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,694.46

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