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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,224.95, 1,188,621.05 and 517,250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,224.95, 1,188,621.05 and 517,250.82 is: 713,884.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,224.95 : 1,188,621.05 = 517,250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,224.95/1,188,621.05 = 517,250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,224.95x = 1,188,621.05 × 517,250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,224.95x = 614,815,212,781.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,815,212,781.76/861,224.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,884.58

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