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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,466.06, 1,087,702.65 and 516,414.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,466.06, 1,087,702.65 and 516,414.24 is: 712,402.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,466.06 : 1,087,702.65 = 516,414.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,466.06/1,087,702.65 = 516,414.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,466.06x = 1,087,702.65 × 516,414.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,466.06x = 561,705,137,345.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,705,137,345.74/788,466.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,402.43

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