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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,599.07, 1,238,680.83 and 510,414.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,599.07, 1,238,680.83 and 510,414.54 is: 704,368.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,599.07 : 1,238,680.83 = 510,414.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,599.07/1,238,680.83 = 510,414.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,599.07x = 1,238,680.83 × 510,414.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,599.07x = 632,240,706,051.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,240,706,051.27/897,599.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,368.72

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