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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,562.54, 1,136,354.73 and 517,461.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,562.54, 1,136,354.73 and 517,461.59 is: 713,995.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,562.54 : 1,136,354.73 = 517,461.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,562.54/1,136,354.73 = 517,461.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,562.54x = 1,136,354.73 × 517,461.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,562.54x = 588,019,925,389.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,019,925,389.82/823,562.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,995.47

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