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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,219.31, 1,089,418.82 and 517,304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,219.31, 1,089,418.82 and 517,304.72 is: 714,074.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,219.31 : 1,089,418.82 = 517,304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,219.31/1,089,418.82 = 517,304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,219.31x = 1,089,418.82 × 517,304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,219.31x = 563,561,489,609.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,561,489,609.21/789,219.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,074.64

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