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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,867.52, 1,237,627.80 and 514,869.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,867.52, 1,237,627.80 and 514,869.36 is: 710,491.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,867.52 : 1,237,627.80 = 514,869.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,867.52/1,237,627.80 = 514,869.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,867.52x = 1,237,627.80 × 514,869.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,867.52x = 637,216,633,304.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,216,633,304.21/896,867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,491.37

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