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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,230.29, 1,232,712.95 and 511,248.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,230.29, 1,232,712.95 and 511,248.33 is: 705,554.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,230.29 : 1,232,712.95 = 511,248.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,230.29/1,232,712.95 = 511,248.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,230.29x = 1,232,712.95 × 511,248.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,230.29x = 630,222,434,500.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,222,434,500.63/893,230.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,554.26

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