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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,598.13, 1,238,679.52 and 510,413.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,598.13, 1,238,679.52 and 510,413.58 is: 704,367.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,598.13 : 1,238,679.52 = 510,413.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,598.13/1,238,679.52 = 510,413.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,598.13x = 1,238,679.52 × 510,413.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,598.13x = 632,238,846,999.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,238,846,999.85/897,598.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,367.39

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