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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,242.85, 1,238,189.45 and 510,058.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,242.85, 1,238,189.45 and 510,058.29 is: 703,877.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,242.85 : 1,238,189.45 = 510,058.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,242.85/1,238,189.45 = 510,058.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,242.85x = 1,238,189.45 × 510,058.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,242.85x = 631,548,791,012.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,548,791,012.75/897,242.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,877.21

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