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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,562.38, 1,143,573.04 and 518,608.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,562.38, 1,143,573.04 and 518,608.69 is: 715,778.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,562.38 : 1,143,573.04 = 518,608.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,562.38/1,143,573.04 = 518,608.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,562.38x = 1,143,573.04 × 518,608.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,562.38x = 593,066,917,498.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,066,917,498.47/828,562.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,778.23

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