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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,870.77, 1,233,515.70 and 506,722.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,870.77, 1,233,515.70 and 506,722.10 is: 699,261.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,870.77 : 1,233,515.70 = 506,722.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,870.77/1,233,515.70 = 506,722.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,870.77x = 1,233,515.70 × 506,722.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,870.77x = 625,049,665,886.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,049,665,886.97/893,870.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,261.78

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