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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,203.12, 1,238,090.94 and 509,964.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,203.12, 1,238,090.94 and 509,964.71 is: 703,723.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,203.12 : 1,238,090.94 = 509,964.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,203.12/1,238,090.94 = 509,964.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,203.12x = 1,238,090.94 × 509,964.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,203.12x = 631,382,680,980.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,382,680,980.27/897,203.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,723.24

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