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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,588.08, 1,238,665.60 and 510,403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,588.08, 1,238,665.60 and 510,403.52 is: 704,353.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,588.08 : 1,238,665.60 = 510,403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,588.08/1,238,665.60 = 510,403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,588.08x = 1,238,665.60 × 510,403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,588.08x = 632,219,282,342.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,219,282,342.91/897,588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,353.47

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