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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,844.36, 1,109,077.97 and 517,530.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,844.36, 1,109,077.97 and 517,530.21 is: 714,045.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,844.36 : 1,109,077.97 = 517,530.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,844.36/1,109,077.97 = 517,530.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,844.36x = 1,109,077.97 × 517,530.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,844.36x = 573,981,352,132.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,981,352,132.82/803,844.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,045.38

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