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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,217.30, 1,236,709.89 and 514,162.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,217.30, 1,236,709.89 and 514,162.98 is: 709,504.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,217.30 : 1,236,709.89 = 514,162.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,217.30/1,236,709.89 = 514,162.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,217.30x = 1,236,709.89 × 514,162.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,217.30x = 635,870,442,437.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,870,442,437.87/896,217.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,504.76

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