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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,947.56, 1,080,475.28 and 530,516.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,947.56, 1,080,475.28 and 530,516.24 is: 795,078.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,947.56 : 1,080,475.28 = 530,516.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,947.56/1,080,475.28 = 530,516.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,947.56x = 1,080,475.28 × 530,516.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,947.56x = 573,209,682,958.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,209,682,958.55/720,947.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,078.19

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