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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,865.77, 1,233,508.80 and 506,717.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,865.77, 1,233,508.80 and 506,717.10 is: 699,254.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,865.77 : 1,233,508.80 = 506,717.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,865.77/1,233,508.80 = 506,717.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,865.77x = 1,233,508.80 × 506,717.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,865.77x = 625,040,001,960.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,040,001,960.48/893,865.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,254.88

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