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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,220.93, 1,089,421.06 and 517,306.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,220.93, 1,089,421.06 and 517,306.34 is: 714,076.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,220.93 : 1,089,421.06 = 517,306.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,220.93/1,089,421.06 = 517,306.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,220.93x = 1,089,421.06 × 517,306.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,220.93x = 563,564,421,267.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,564,421,267.52/789,220.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,076.88

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