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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,237.55, 1,109,570.36 and 514,018.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,237.55, 1,109,570.36 and 514,018.98 is: 709,168.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,237.55 : 1,109,570.36 = 514,018.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,237.55/1,109,570.36 = 514,018.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,237.55x = 1,109,570.36 × 514,018.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,237.55x = 570,340,222,115.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,340,222,115.34/804,237.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,168.86

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