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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715,518.20, 1,073,277.30 and 517,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715,518.20, 1,073,277.30 and 517,230.20 is: 775,845.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715,518.20 : 1,073,277.30 = 517,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715,518.20/1,073,277.30 = 517,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715,518.20x = 1,073,277.30 × 517,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715,518.20x = 555,131,432,534.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,131,432,534.46/715,518.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,845.30

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