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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,517.80, 1,109,917.13 and 518,204.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,517.80, 1,109,917.13 and 518,204.07 is: 714,917.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,517.80 : 1,109,917.13 = 518,204.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,517.80/1,109,917.13 = 518,204.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,517.80x = 1,109,917.13 × 518,204.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,517.80x = 575,163,574,128.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,163,574,128.72/804,517.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,917.15

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