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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,200.53, 1,083,300.80 and 513,427.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,200.53, 1,083,300.80 and 513,427.50 is: 708,349.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,200.53 : 1,083,300.80 = 513,427.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,200.53/1,083,300.80 = 513,427.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,200.53x = 1,083,300.80 × 513,427.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,200.53x = 556,196,418,924.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,196,418,924.86/785,200.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,349.52

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