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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,888.64, 1,230,807.17 and 509,923.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,888.64, 1,230,807.17 and 509,923.42 is: 703,694.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,888.64 : 1,230,807.17 = 509,923.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,888.64/1,230,807.17 = 509,923.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,888.64x = 1,230,807.17 × 509,923.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,888.64x = 627,617,401,486.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,617,401,486.92/891,888.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,694.80

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