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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,179.24, 1,238,079.58 and 510,036.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,179.24, 1,238,079.58 and 510,036.90 is: 703,835.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,179.24 : 1,238,079.58 = 510,036.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,179.24/1,238,079.58 = 510,036.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,179.24x = 1,238,079.58 × 510,036.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,179.24x = 631,466,270,936.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,466,270,936.50/897,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,835.13

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