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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,868.77, 1,233,512.94 and 506,720.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,868.77, 1,233,512.94 and 506,720.10 is: 699,259.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,868.77 : 1,233,512.94 = 506,720.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,868.77/1,233,512.94 = 506,720.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,868.77x = 1,233,512.94 × 506,720.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,868.77x = 625,045,800,308.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,045,800,308.09/893,868.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,259.02

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