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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,594.08, 1,238,673.88 and 510,409.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,594.08, 1,238,673.88 and 510,409.52 is: 704,361.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,594.08 : 1,238,673.88 = 510,409.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,594.08/1,238,673.88 = 510,409.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,594.08x = 1,238,673.88 × 510,409.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,594.08x = 632,230,940,527.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,230,940,527.34/897,594.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,361.75

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