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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,907.77, 1,230,833.55 and 509,942.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,907.77, 1,230,833.55 and 509,942.55 is: 703,721.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,907.77 : 1,230,833.55 = 509,942.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,907.77/1,230,833.55 = 509,942.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,907.77x = 1,230,833.55 × 509,942.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,907.77x = 627,654,392,958.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,654,392,958.39/891,907.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,721.19

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