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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,270.08, 1,106,502 and 515,286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,270.08, 1,106,502 and 515,286.64 is: 711,577.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,270.08 : 1,106,502 = 515,286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,270.08/1,106,502 = 515,286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,270.08x = 1,106,502 × 515,286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,270.08x = 570,165,697,733.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,165,697,733.28/801,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,577.42

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