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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,425.70, 1,340,138.55 and 515,512.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,425.70, 1,340,138.55 and 515,512.10 is: 773,268.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,425.70 : 1,340,138.55 = 515,512.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,425.70/1,340,138.55 = 515,512.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,425.70x = 1,340,138.55 × 515,512.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,425.70x = 690,857,638,201.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,857,638,201.46/893,425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,268.15

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