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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,731.52, 1,106,811.84 and 516,263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,731.52, 1,106,811.84 and 516,263.68 is: 711,827.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,731.52 : 1,106,811.84 = 516,263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,731.52/1,106,811.84 = 516,263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,731.52x = 1,106,811.84 × 516,263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,731.52x = 571,406,753,585.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,406,753,585.97/802,731.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,827.98

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