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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,995.82, 1,112,547.33 and 500,251.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,995.82, 1,112,547.33 and 500,251.15 is: 690,516.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,995.82 : 1,112,547.33 = 500,251.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,995.82/1,112,547.33 = 500,251.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,995.82x = 1,112,547.33 × 500,251.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,995.82x = 556,553,081,261.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,553,081,261.93/805,995.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,516.09

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