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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,866.52, 1,233,509.84 and 506,717.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,866.52, 1,233,509.84 and 506,717.85 is: 699,255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,866.52 : 1,233,509.84 = 506,717.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,866.52/1,233,509.84 = 506,717.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,866.52x = 1,233,509.84 × 506,717.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,866.52x = 625,041,451,545.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,041,451,545.06/893,866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,255.92

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