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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,023.81, 1,234,821.24 and 507,793.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,023.81, 1,234,821.24 and 507,793.59 is: 700,578.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,023.81 : 1,234,821.24 = 507,793.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,023.81/1,234,821.24 = 507,793.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,023.81x = 1,234,821.24 × 507,793.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,023.81x = 627,034,310,467.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,034,310,467.85/895,023.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,578.36

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