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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,004.78, 1,240,664.36 and 517,031.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,004.78, 1,240,664.36 and 517,031.91 is: 713,525.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,004.78 : 1,240,664.36 = 517,031.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,004.78/1,240,664.36 = 517,031.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,004.78x = 1,240,664.36 × 517,031.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,004.78x = 641,463,061,134.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,463,061,134.57/899,004.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,525.75

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