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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,202.03, 1,083,302.88 and 513,429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,202.03, 1,083,302.88 and 513,429 is: 708,351.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,202.03 : 1,083,302.88 = 513,429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,202.03/1,083,302.88 = 513,429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,202.03x = 1,083,302.88 × 513,429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,202.03x = 556,199,114,375.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,199,114,375.52/785,202.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,351.60

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