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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,553.84, 1,087,824.96 and 516,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,553.84, 1,087,824.96 and 516,504 is: 712,527.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,553.84 : 1,087,824.96 = 516,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,553.84/1,087,824.96 = 516,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,553.84x = 1,087,824.96 × 516,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,553.84x = 561,865,943,139.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,865,943,139.84/788,553.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,527.05

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