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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,295.88, 1,231,238.43 and 510,248.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,295.88, 1,231,238.43 and 510,248.85 is: 704,069.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,295.88 : 1,231,238.43 = 510,248.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,295.88/1,231,238.43 = 510,248.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,295.88x = 1,231,238.43 × 510,248.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,295.88x = 628,237,992,983.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,237,992,983.31/892,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,069.14

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