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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,191, 1,247,783.10 and 511,716.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,191, 1,247,783.10 and 511,716.84 is: 706,168.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,191 : 1,247,783.10 = 511,716.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,191/1,247,783.10 = 511,716.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,191x = 1,247,783.10 × 511,716.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,191x = 638,511,617,419.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,511,617,419.20/904,191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,168.96

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