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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715,517.70, 1,073,276.55 and 517,229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715,517.70, 1,073,276.55 and 517,229.70 is: 775,844.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715,517.70 : 1,073,276.55 = 517,229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715,517.70/1,073,276.55 = 517,229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715,517.70x = 1,073,276.55 × 517,229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715,517.70x = 555,130,507,973.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,130,507,973.54/715,517.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,844.55

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