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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,913.52, 1,230,841.48 and 509,948.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,913.52, 1,230,841.48 and 509,948.30 is: 703,729.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,913.52 : 1,230,841.48 = 509,948.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,913.52/1,230,841.48 = 509,948.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,913.52x = 1,230,841.48 × 509,948.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,913.52x = 627,665,520,295.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,665,520,295.48/891,913.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,729.12

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