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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,256.59, 1,258,910.96 and 509,848.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,256.59, 1,258,910.96 and 509,848.59 is: 703,589.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,256.59 : 1,258,910.96 = 509,848.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,256.59/1,258,910.96 = 509,848.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,256.59x = 1,258,910.96 × 509,848.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,256.59x = 641,853,975,342.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,853,975,342.30/912,256.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,589.30

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