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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,867.52, 1,233,511.21 and 506,718.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,867.52, 1,233,511.21 and 506,718.85 is: 699,257.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,867.52 : 1,233,511.21 = 506,718.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,867.52/1,233,511.21 = 506,718.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,867.52x = 1,233,511.21 × 506,718.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,867.52x = 625,043,381,793.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,043,381,793.31/893,867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,257.29

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