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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,252.52, 1,235,317.14 and 508,007.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,252.52, 1,235,317.14 and 508,007.72 is: 700,976.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,252.52 : 1,235,317.14 = 508,007.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,252.52/1,235,317.14 = 508,007.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,252.52x = 1,235,317.14 × 508,007.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,252.52x = 627,550,643,768.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,550,643,768.32/895,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,976.13

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