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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,213.90, 1,110,064.32 and 517,734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,213.90, 1,110,064.32 and 517,734 is: 714,633.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,213.90 : 1,110,064.32 = 517,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,213.90/1,110,064.32 = 517,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,213.90x = 1,110,064.32 × 517,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,213.90x = 574,718,040,650.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,718,040,650.88/804,213.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,633.31

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