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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,234.43, 1,232,718.63 and 511,252.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,234.43, 1,232,718.63 and 511,252.47 is: 705,559.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,234.43 : 1,232,718.63 = 511,252.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,234.43/1,232,718.63 = 511,252.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,234.43x = 1,232,718.63 × 511,252.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,234.43x = 630,230,444,402.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,230,444,402.52/893,234.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,559.96

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