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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,595.88, 1,238,676.42 and 510,411.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,595.88, 1,238,676.42 and 510,411.32 is: 704,364.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,595.88 : 1,238,676.42 = 510,411.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,595.88/1,238,676.42 = 510,411.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,595.88x = 1,238,676.42 × 510,411.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,595.88x = 632,234,471,047.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,234,471,047.26/897,595.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,364.27

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