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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,575.12, 1,106,922.96 and 515,591.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,575.12, 1,106,922.96 and 515,591.68 is: 711,998.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,575.12 : 1,106,922.96 = 515,591.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,575.12/1,106,922.96 = 515,591.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,575.12x = 1,106,922.96 × 515,591.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,575.12x = 570,720,268,576.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,720,268,576.97/801,575.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,998.48

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