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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,006.56, 1,236,527.76 and 508,814.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,006.56, 1,236,527.76 and 508,814.16 is: 702,185.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,006.56 : 1,236,527.76 = 508,814.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,006.56/1,236,527.76 = 508,814.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,006.56x = 1,236,527.76 × 508,814.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,006.56x = 629,162,833,521.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,162,833,521.08/896,006.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,185.52

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