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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,253.40, 1,237,903.44 and 510,029.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,253.40, 1,237,903.44 and 510,029.66 is: 703,666.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,253.40 : 1,237,903.44 = 510,029.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,253.40/1,237,903.44 = 510,029.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,253.40x = 1,237,903.44 × 510,029.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,253.40x = 631,367,470,616.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,367,470,616.03/897,253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,666.85

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