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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,415.76, 1,080,715.80 and 511,642.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,415.76, 1,080,715.80 and 511,642.72 is: 705,807.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,415.76 : 1,080,715.80 = 511,642.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,415.76/1,080,715.80 = 511,642.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,415.76x = 1,080,715.80 × 511,642.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,415.76x = 552,940,371,458.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,940,371,458.98/783,415.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,807.06

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