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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,610, 1,233,181.80 and 511,763.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,610, 1,233,181.80 and 511,763.12 is: 706,233.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,610 : 1,233,181.80 = 511,763.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,610/1,233,181.80 = 511,763.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,610x = 1,233,181.80 × 511,763.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,610x = 631,096,965,495.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,096,965,495.22/893,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,233.11

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