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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,187.72, 1,239,488.11 and 511,002.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,187.72, 1,239,488.11 and 511,002.15 is: 705,176.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,187.72 : 1,239,488.11 = 511,002.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,187.72/1,239,488.11 = 511,002.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,187.72x = 1,239,488.11 × 511,002.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,187.72x = 633,381,080,356.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,381,080,356.99/898,187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,176.74

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