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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,237.24, 1,109,569.80 and 514,018.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,237.24, 1,109,569.80 and 514,018.56 is: 709,168.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,237.24 : 1,109,569.80 = 514,018.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,237.24/1,109,569.80 = 514,018.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,237.24x = 1,109,569.80 × 514,018.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,237.24x = 570,339,470,815.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,339,470,815.49/804,237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,168.19

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