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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,599.25, 1,238,681.07 and 510,414.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,599.25, 1,238,681.07 and 510,414.71 is: 704,368.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,599.25 : 1,238,681.07 = 510,414.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,599.25/1,238,681.07 = 510,414.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,599.25x = 1,238,681.07 × 510,414.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,599.25x = 632,241,032,933.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,241,032,933.13/897,599.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,368.94

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