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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,899.28, 1,230,821.82 and 509,934.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,899.28, 1,230,821.82 and 509,934.06 is: 703,709.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,899.28 : 1,230,821.82 = 509,934.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,899.28/1,230,821.82 = 509,934.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,899.28x = 1,230,821.82 × 509,934.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,899.28x = 627,637,967,809.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,637,967,809.19/891,899.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,709.47

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