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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,305.03, 1,231,251.02 and 510,258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,305.03, 1,231,251.02 and 510,258 is: 704,081.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,305.03 : 1,231,251.02 = 510,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,305.03/1,231,251.02 = 510,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,305.03x = 1,231,251.02 × 510,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,305.03x = 628,255,680,411.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,255,680,411.87/892,305.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,081.74

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