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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,720.23, 1,115,833.32 and 533,047.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,720.23, 1,115,833.32 and 533,047.53 is: 735,473.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,720.23 : 1,115,833.32 = 533,047.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,720.23/1,115,833.32 = 533,047.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,720.23x = 1,115,833.32 × 533,047.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,720.23x = 594,792,199,302.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,792,199,302.08/808,720.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,473.37

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