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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,559.36, 1,238,603.49 and 510,416.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,559.36, 1,238,603.49 and 510,416.84 is: 704,359.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,559.36 : 1,238,603.49 = 510,416.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,559.36/1,238,603.49 = 510,416.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,559.36x = 1,238,603.49 × 510,416.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,559.36x = 632,204,082,475.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,204,082,475.28/897,559.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,359.08

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