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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,818, 1,082,228.04 and 519,538.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,818, 1,082,228.04 and 519,538.32 is: 778,948.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,818 : 1,082,228.04 = 519,538.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,818/1,082,228.04 = 519,538.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,818x = 1,082,228.04 × 519,538.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,818x = 562,258,937,758.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,258,937,758.49/721,818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,948.35

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