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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,575.04, 1,189,107.24 and 517,602.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,575.04, 1,189,107.24 and 517,602.44 is: 714,371.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,575.04 : 1,189,107.24 = 517,602.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,575.04/1,189,107.24 = 517,602.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,575.04x = 1,189,107.24 × 517,602.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,575.04x = 615,484,808,845.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,484,808,845.67/861,575.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,371.68

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